Certified Pharmacy Technician - Oncology / Infusion / OR - Waltham

Mass General Brigham • Waltham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team. The role performs technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations, including preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing medications and supplies; maintaining medication integrity; and supporting inventory control and pharmacy workflow. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and area-specific tools, and may work in central or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs.

This position covers both the infusion and operating room pharmacies in Waltham and has a rotating schedule with no nights or weekends. The role includes auditing medication storage areas, handling controlled substances, assisting with the training of junior technicians and trainees, and participating in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives. It is an onsite position, and patient care is not required. The employer offers free parking, reimbursement of certification and licensure fees, and opportunities for career advancement through a technician advancement program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State Pharmacy Technician license.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• 0–1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures.
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and discretion when handling patient-related information.
• Ability to follow safety requirements for handling hazardous and non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
• Ability to sustain attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize under time constraints, and organize and maintain efficient work areas.
• Command of area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies and procedures to perform routine support tasks integral to pharmacy operations.
• Support safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products.
• Prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Maintain medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control.
• Use pharmacy information systems and area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Document work and support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned.
• Audit medication storage areas using data collection tools, when applicable.
• Handle and prepare controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist with training junior pharmacy technicians and trainee team members.
• Coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to support patients' medication needs, when applicable.
• Organize pharmacy inventory and operational flow.
• Assist with daily work reports, safety and quality assurance audits, and inventory management and control, when applicable.
• Participate in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• Reimbursement of certification and licensure fees.
• Career advancement opportunities through a technician advancement program.
• Comprehensive benefits, with differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED