Pharmacy Receiving Technician I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•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 role includes preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining proper medication storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work and uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained. Assignments may be in the central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. Additional duties include auditing medication storage areas, reporting discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with departmental policies. The position is onsite at 55 Fruit Street, with 40 scheduled hours per week and a rotating shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License.
Board-certified pharmacy technician through a nationally recognized certification organization: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
0–1 year of pharmacy technician experience required.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Understand HIPAA privacy rules and use discretion when handling patient-related information.
Ability to follow safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Proficient in 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 sustain 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 (ADCs), including processing returns, recalls, and expired products.
Handle, prepare, and deliver controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Apply pharmacy knowledge, perform calculations, use drug information resources, and follow appropriate medication handling and storage practices to support safe medication distribution.
Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient department operations.
Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to gather information and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Follow established policies and procedures, support daily pharmacy operations, assist in training junior staff and trainees, and perform other assigned duties.
Document work and report medication storage discrepancies.