Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

20d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable regulations. The technician prepares, packages, labels, and distributes unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintains proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The role documents work, uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained, and may be assigned to the central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. Additional duties include auditing medication storage areas, identifying and escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with departmental policies. This position does not require patient care.

Requirements

Board-certified pharmacy technician through a nationally recognized certification board: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–1 year of pharmacy technician experience required.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions associated with assigned responsibilities.
Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and discretion when 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.
Proficiency with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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, if applicable, in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and deliver medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
Replenish and audit medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets; process returns, recalls, and expired products.
Handle, prepare, and deliver controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Apply pharmacy knowledge, perform calculations, access drug information, and follow proper medication handling and storage practices to support safe medication distribution.
Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient departmental operations.
Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to gather information and triage inquiries.
Follow established policies and procedures, support daily pharmacy operations, assist with training junior staff and trainees, and perform other assigned duties.
Document work and maintain proper medication storage, rotation, and inventory practices.
Audit medication storage areas, identify discrepancies, and escalate them as appropriate.