Certified Pharmacy Technician Roslindale & Dedham 40 hour

Hebrew SeniorLife•Dedham, MA

4d•$53,971 - $80,957•Onsite

About The Position

The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Certified Pharmacy Technicians also take on a charge role for a key Pharmacy Department activity and lead an annual Process Improvement project, presenting it at the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Poster Session.

Requirements

Possess and maintain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) title with a nationally recognized certificate from an accredited certifying body.
Possess and maintain registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks assigned to a Registered Pharmacy Technician, along with additional duties assigned to Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
Take a charge role for a key Pharmacy Department activity as determined by Pharmacy Management.
Lead a Process Improvement project each year and present it at the annual hospital-wide Quality Improvement Poster Session.
Prepare medications accurately and on time, including selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding, as applicable.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of pharmacy areas.
Deliver medications accurately and on time to appropriate storage locations.
Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.
Complete assigned inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections, accurately and on time.
Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work area.
Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training, accurately and on time.
Participate in monthly reviews of medication care areas and report violations.
Communicate effectively and positively with colleagues; demonstrate emotional control and intelligence in work relationships.
Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings.
Assist with training pharmacy staff and students.
Share responsibility for accomplishing the team's tasks and goals.
Triage telephone calls and assist hospital staff and vendors.
Use information systems, technology, and automation appropriately to complete assigned tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned or determined by the supervising pharmacist and abide by hospital and departmental policies.