Certified Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Medical Center’s acute care pharmacy supports advanced clinical practices while retaining the highest level quality in the review, preparation, and dispensing of all medications. The over 12,000 square foot pharmacy was designed with a focus on enabling the advancement of pharmacy services by utilizing the best available technology to promote patient safety, security and best practices. The pharmacy also includes industry leading compounding facilities in both the non-sterile and sterile environments also utilizing technology to ensure the highest level of safety for our patients.

Requirements

• Registered Technician according to Massachusetts State Code 247
• Certified according to Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NHA Technician certification
• Possesses good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Understands the principles of staff engagement
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated math skills
• GED or HiSET
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in various activities of the pharmacy department.
• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge and understanding of Baystate Medical Center/Baystate Health (BH) Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of BMC/BH and BH Pharmacy Services.
• Serve as a representative of the department both inside and outside of the Pharmacy and Hospital and must adhere to system and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations.
• 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.
• Drug Distribution
• Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Customer Service & Teamwork
• 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.

Benefits

• The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees