Certified Pharmacy Technician - Night Shift

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

10d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center, providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for Certified Pharmacy Technician - overnight shift. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor(s) and the operations leadership team oversee the pharmacy technician, who is responsible for the essential functions and responsibilities outlined in this document, noting every employee is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Leadership has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities based on changes in workflows or processes as necessary. Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care. The certified pharmacy technician I is responsible for supporting dispensing and restocking functions from the central pharmacy to patient care areas utilizing automated inventory dispensing machines (e.g. carousel) and cabinets (e.g. Pyxis machines) as well as various medication trays and carts. Understand major job responsibilities and performance factors that help meet the responsibilities which include: Drug Distribution Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives Customer Service & Teamwork Attendance Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care, including a thorough understanding of drug distribution workflows focusing on medication safety, quality and value; and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Massachusetts Licensed Pharmacy Technician required
• National Certification is required ( PTCB, ExCPT, or NRCPhT accepted)
• Previous acute care technician experience required
• GED or HiSET (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Pharmacy Technician - Other

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned and performs various functions associated with the institutional drug distribution system and in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards.
• Obtains a basic knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Employee is also able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets.
• Operates automated technology (Pyxis, compounders, computers, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing instructions.
• Appropriately utilizes the automated dispensing machines to facilitate medication dispensing in accordance with BH policy and procedure.
• Accurately prepares and distributes.
• Accurately refills, checks, locks and stickers code carts according to policy/procedure.
• Understands the various satellites and shifts and is familiar with the various specialty areas and procedures (Chemotherapy, ORs, IDS, BOSC, NICU, etc).
• Maintains a working knowledge of medication error prevention methods and handling/preparation techniques for high-risk or high-alert medications, including LASA medications.
• Gains an understanding of population-specific preparation procedures (geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal dosage forms and products).
• Interacts effectively with other members of the department and health care team on a regular basis.
• Maintains attentiveness to the rights of patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Receives and refers incoming calls for the department, handles pharmacy window.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Onsite parking (Wing, Noble and BFMC posting only)

What This Job Offers

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