Pharmacy Receiving Technician MGH
About The Position
The MGH Pharmacy Receiving team oversees and participates in the successful intake of pharmaceutical items for the entire department and various outpatient clinics. Leveraging inventory technologies, team members work to accurately receive, stock, and distribute medications throughout the institution. Receiving staff operate within the MGH Pharmacy Supply Chain team, collaborating with healthcare personnel and vendors to ensure the highest quality of inventory management is delivered. Hours of operation are typically daytime weekdays with occasional Saturdays. Skills required for candidates include high attention to detail, the ability to lift and move heavy objects (between 25-50 pounds), ability to work independently, strong oral communication, and basic office place applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.). Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
- Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
- 1-2 years required
- 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
- Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired
Responsibilities
- Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit specific.
- Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
