OR - Waltham

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

3d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for motivated, team-oriented technicians to join our growing practice in Waltham. As a member of our team, the experience you gain from working in multiple areas will accelerate your ability to advance your career through our new technician advancement program. Our most valued assets are our people, and we are looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow along with our burgeoning practice. This position offers new, exciting opportunities where no two days are ever the same! We offer free parking, reimbursement of certification and licensure fees, and a collegial environment of versatile, hardworking team members. The position will cover both our infusion and OR pharmacies and offers a rotating schedule, with no nights or weekends. Join our team and have the opportunity to enhance patient care in your community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Pharmacy technician 0-1 year required
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities
Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks
Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
Multi task and prioritize tasks under time constraints.
Organize and maintain efficient work areas
Command of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to , robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices

Responsibilities

Supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders.
Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas.
Maintains medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control.
Uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned.
May be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs.
Organizes inventory, audits medication storage areas, conducts safety and quality checks, and escalates discrepancies.
Handles controlled substances in accordance with policy.
Assists with onboarding and technical training.
Participates in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.
Follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Supports the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products.
Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Audits medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools (if applicable).
Handles and prepares all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Assists with the training of junior pharmacy technician and trainee team members.
Understands the complex medication needs of patients and coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs while providing extraordinary service (if applicable).
Assists with the organization of the pharmacy's inventory and operational flow.
Assists with preparing daily work reports, conducts safety and quality assurance audits and participates in inventory management and control (if applicable).
Performs other duties as assigned.