Inpatient Pharmacy Tech - Trainee or State Licensed or Nationally Certified

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves various levels of responsibility within the inpatient pharmacy, from trainee to state-licensed and nationally certified technicians. Responsibilities include processing orders, preparing and distributing medications, managing inventory, pre-packaging, and assisting with billing and record-keeping. Specific duties vary based on the technician's certification level, with trainees focusing on non-controlled medications and point-of-sale transactions, licensed technicians handling more complex tasks, and nationally certified technicians involved in medication reconciliation and chemotherapy preparation. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Trainee).
Mathematical skills at the level of a High School graduate or equivalent, as demonstrated by successful completion of a timed CCHC Pharmacy math test (Trainee).
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
High School graduate or GED.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently.
Possesses basic computer/keyboarding skills necessary to run multiple Pharmacy specific applications and communicate efficiently via the messaging system (Trainee).
Attempt CCHC Pharmacy Tech Trainee exam after a minimum of 500 hours worked (Trainee).
Must pass CCHC Pharmacy Tech Trainee exam by 700 hours worked (Trainee).
Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician (Licensed/Certified).
Duties require very good verbal communication and interpersonal skills (Licensed/Certified).
Must obtain PTCB certification or equivalent within 1 year of hire (Licensed).
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or equivalent certification (Certified).
One-year recent experience (within the past 3 years) as a Pharmacy Technician; 3 years preferred, or PTCB certification or equivalent certification as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Certified).

Nice To Haves

3 years preferred experience as a Pharmacy Technician (Certified).

Responsibilities

Reviews and processes departmental order requests.
Prepares medications for distribution to the patient care units.
Distributes medications to the patient care units.
Maintains the medication inventory, place orders in stock, check expiration dates, process returns as needed.
Performs billing and other pharmacy duties that do not require a pharmacist.
Maintains appropriate records and regulatory documentation.
Pre-packaging and labeling of bulk medications to unit dosed containers/packaging.
Answers telephone directing phone calls appropriately and diverts all medication/clinical inquiries to the Pharmacist.
Maintains cleanliness of the department.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and Infection Control standards.
Participates in educational programs, in-services and meetings as required.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and coworkers.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Responsible for issuance and delivery of non-controlled medications in a timely manner (Trainee).
Accurately process sales in Community Pharmacy Point of Sale device using cash, credit cards, and checks (Trainee).
Orders medications from various suppliers (Licensed/Certified).
Prepares parenteral products (Licensed/Certified).
Trains and orients new pharmacy support personnel (Certified).
Issuance and delivery of Schedule II-V medications to an Automated Dispensing Cabinet in a timely manner (Licensed/Certified).
Obtains patient medication orders for medication reconciliation duties to input into MAR (Certified).
Prepares chemotherapy and dosage calculation checks (Certified).