Certified Pharmacy Technician - Oncology / Infusion / OR

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

2d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $3,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. We are looking for motivated, team-oriented technicians to join our growing practice in Waltham. The practice is undergoing a transformation over the next few years that will see our size more than double in scope! 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. GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Working in concert with the pharmacy team under the general direction of the Pharmacy Coordinator and Director, the Pharmacy Technician follows established policies and procedures to perform activities that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department at Mass General Waltham. Activities include sterile product manufacturing, dispensing, training personnel, automated medication systems management, inventory management, checking expiration dates on medications, environmental management, distributive functions and ensuring cleanliness of the IV room and all equipment. Coordinates day to day functions of the department and will direct other ancillary staff to ensure efficient departmental operations.

Requirements

Current pharmacy technician licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current national pharmacy technician certification
High School diploma or equivalent
Computer literacy
English proficiency
Work independently when necessary
Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Organizational ability with attention to detail
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work in high-pressure situations
Work well on a team
Able to meet deadlines
Able to pass area-specific competencies
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of IV room
Able to lift 20 lbs.
Capable of standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

2 years of hospital-based experience preferred
CSPT certification preferred

Responsibilities

Order medication through correct account, receive, check-in, rotate, and store all medications and supplies received from manufacturers, wholesalers, and materials management.
Donning appropriate safety garb when necessary as per NIOSH recommendations.
Comply with Drug supply chain security act (DSCSA)
Understands contractual obligations when ordering medication
Checks and stocks automated medication dispensing devices under the direction of a pharmacist.
Reports damage, incorrect orders or shortages to wholesaler
Identifies industry drug shortages and reports to pharmacy manager.
Determine which inventory items should be ordered.
Weekly inventory of selected items.
Participate in the semi-annual physical inventory of all pharmaceutical products.
Identify, segregate and log expired medications.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the pharmacy.
Checks and stocks all automated medication dispensing devices (located in the anesthesia workrooms, med rooms, med onc, and the pharmacy vault) under the direction of a pharmacist.
Updates and Fills Code Carts under the direction of a pharmacist.
Completes quarterly Audits for the OR pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, cardiology, radiology and all automated medication dispensing devices.
Identifies, segregates and logs expired medications.
Manufacture medications on OR daily pharmacy request form.
Cycle count pharmacy Vault daily.
Weekly inventory of selected oncology medications.
Order inventory and complete all facets of EPIC inventory maintenance, rotate, and store all medication and supplies received from manufacturers, wholesalers and the Materials Management Department.
Staff in infusion pharmacy when needed.
Prepare patient-specific, chemotherapy & supportive medication products using accepted techniques with adherence to USP and NIOSH guidelines
Don appropriate safety garb as per USP guidelines.
Double checks drug/solution and calculations as part of quality process.
Use standard reference sources to describe the general chemical and physical properties (e.g., light and temperature sensitivity, toxicity, solution stability, set and filter characteristics) of all drugs prepared in the sterile products area.
Perform arithmetical calculations required for the preparation of sterile products.
Demonstrates knowledge of common dosing ranges of medication, intravenous administration solution and set requirements for those agents.
Assists in training of pharmacy staff in hazardous and non hazardous compounding, medication handling and preparation (under supervision of pharmacist).
Uses a spill kit appropriately.
Surface and environmental testing requirements
NIOSH guideline adherence for handling hazardous materials
equipment selection and maintenance (CADD pumps etc)
Monitor and report on pharmacy quality assurance activities to meet the requirements of USP <797>, <795> and <800> in pharmacy keeper.
Participates in media fill, garbing, and fingertip testing.
Coordination of pharmacy activities related to chemotherapy/infusion order entry and drug preparation and /or OR pharmacy activities.
Minimizes drug waste
Orders supplies and medications using preferred contracts/vendors
Conveys Compassion: Demonstrates awareness and shows sensitivity to others’ needs.
Respectful of Others: Considers others’ viewpoints and treats others with honesty, fairness and integrity. Speaks highly of the capabilities of the hospital and its staff.
Attentive to Others: Actively looks for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services.
Collaborates with Others: Maintains cooperative working relationships and builds team identity. Promotes a friendly, cooperative climate within the department and hospital setting.
Accountable for Actions: Establishes a high degree of trust and credibility with others. Evokes confidence in character, abilities and truthfulness. Demonstrates efforts to succeed and excel. Guards patient privacy.
Informative: Proactively shares information with others.
Adaptable to Others: Manages multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapidchange. Adapts plans, behavior or approaches to fit major change situations.
Acts Professionally: Builds trust through reliability and authenticity. Demonstrates results-oriented behavior. Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with others.
Emotionally Self-Aware: Understands the implications of own emotions and manages appropriately.
Safety: Is aware of and adheres to safety measures for both patient and staff.