Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician (32/E)
About The Position
The Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician assists with preparing irrigation and intravenous admixture solutions and other preparations using aseptic technique. The position fills unit-dose medications, automated dispensing machines (ADM), and stock requisitions; maintains inventory levels in the operating room, endoscopy, and obstetrics; and delivers medication and pharmaceutical supplies to nursing units. It also includes medication labeling, prepackaging, inventory control, receiving and shelving supplies, cycle counts, expired-stock reviews, and cleaning pharmacy equipment and work areas. The schedule is 32 hours per week, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at the 12th-grade level; follow orders and written and illustrated instructions; and perform arithmetic computations.
- Must have passed the Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration exam and meet all requirements of a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
- Knowledge of basic IV admixture processes and sterile procedures.
- Good math, computer, and communication skills.
- Clear understanding of medication names (brand and generic), common dosing and sig codes, and medical terminology.
- Must obtain PTCB certification within two testing cycles of starting the job.
- Must be registered by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Technician and maintain Board of Pharmacy licensure.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand motions for IV room assignments and prepacking; walk and/or stand for an assigned shift.
- Frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 pounds; occasional stair climbing, lifting 50–100 pounds, and sitting.
- Constant use of hearing, sight, and speech; frequent use of smell and touch; frequent keyboard and telephone use; constant concentration and problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Prepare irrigation and intravenous admixture solutions and other preparations using aseptic technique.
- Fill unit-dose medications, automated dispensing machines (ADM), and stock requisitions; maintain inventory levels in the operating room, endoscopy, and obstetrics.
- Deliver unit-dose medications, ADM refills, intravenous solutions, and pharmaceutical supplies to nursing units.
- Fill medication labels for final check by a pharmacist.
- Prepare commonly used quantities of prepackaged medications.
- Assist with inventory control of supplies and medications; receive and shelve supplies and medications; perform cycle counts and monthly reviews of stock for expired medications.
- Clean pharmacy equipment, utensils, and work areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
