Certified Pharmacy Technician Roslindale & Dedham 40 hour

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center•Dedham, MA

2d•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 a charge role for a key Pharmacy Department activity determined by Pharmacy Management and lead a Process Improvement project each year, presenting it at the annual hospital-wide Quality Improvement Poster Session.

Requirements

Possess and maintain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) status, 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, in addition to duties assigned specifically to Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
Take charge of 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 promptly, including selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of pharmacy areas.
Deliver medications accurately and promptly to appropriate storage locations.
Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.
Complete assigned inventory audits, including cycle counts and nursing unit inspections, accurately and promptly.
Maintain a safe and clean work area in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training, accurately and promptly.
Participate in monthly reviews of medication care areas and report violations.
Communicate effectively and positively with colleagues and 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 achieving team 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.
Abide by hospital and departmental policies.