Pharmacy Fulfillment Technician - Mail Order Pharmacy, Randolph, Evenings

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Fulfillment Technician is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, maintaining pharmacy records, packaging and shipping medications and operating/monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems. The Pharmacy Fulfillment Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacists and/or the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high quality patient focused pharmacy service.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma (or State accepted equivalency).
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by the hire date (Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification).
• Must also have national certification from Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT), or within 6 months from start date.
• Work requires effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
• Math skills required; ability to perform work accurately and pay high attention to details, including being able to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios/proportions).
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months - 1 year of work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs medication fulfillment related competencies for central fill, traditional, and specialty prescriptions.
• Place completed prescription medication into appropriate packing container and use associated supplies to ensure product integrity is maintained throughout the shipping process.
• Prepare contents for shipment by weighing, labeling, and recording information about each package within the shipping software.
• Ensure that packages make it safely to their destination by securely sealing each container.
• Use hand tools, adhesives, padding, and other products to protect package contents following approved guidelines regarding proper packaging.
• Follow URAC standard and regulations for fulfillment and distribution of specialty drugs.
• Ensure shipping patient/clinic mailing/destination address label is accurate to ensure package arrives at the designated locations within set time.
• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and/or the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, support the department in the ethical practice of pharmacy on a daily basis by providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services.
• Prepare prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieve, count, measure and prepare medications as directed.
• Ensure all work is checked by a pharmacist.
• Support the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximized patient care outcomes such as, ensuring the prescription is dispensed to the correct patient in a professional manner.
• Communicate to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor on malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions.
• Maintain own professional and specialized competency, including assuming responsibility for participating in experiences necessary to ensure appropriate skill development and training.
• Maintain and display appropriate knowledge of developments in the field through continuing education, reviewing pertinent literature and/or by attending professional meetings.
• Attend and participate in hospital and other management training and development workshops.
• Have/maintain registration with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintain excellent familiarity with appropriate department policies and procedures, including adhering to changes in departmental needs such as offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc.
• Maintain all designated medical information confidential as per established protocols.
• Maintain work environment in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Conform to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilize hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

Benefits

• generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• discretionary annual bonuses
• merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees