Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

4d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years
Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework.
Compound Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
Experience in a USP <797>-compliant sterile products compounding room.
Experience with Epic electronic health record or similar programs.
Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documenting activities, monitoring stock for outdated medications, and disposing of medications.
Compound medications according to USP <797> regulations.
Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <797> regulations.
Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP <800> regulations.
Assist with sterile compounding competencies.
Complete all Simplifi activities and inspections.
Prepare, deliver, and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.
Restock IV room supplies.
Restock automated dispensing cabinets.
Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit reviews.
Prepackage medications.
Answer the telephone and assist callers with inquiries that do not require the professional judgment of a Pharmacist.
Assist customers at the service window.
Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification, and/or licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.