Pharmacy Technician 2
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beverly Hospital is seeking experienced and committed pharmacy technicians to join our team. Beverly Hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and not-for-profit community hospital. Located on the North Shore of Massachusetts, the hospital is part of the renowned Beth Israel Lahey Health System and utilizes the integrated resources to provide high quality care for our patients, including for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. Inpatient maternity and psychiatry services are also offered for the community. The Pharmacy Department provides services to the Northeast Hospital Corporation which is comprised of Beverly Hospital, Addison Gilbert Hospital, BayRidge Hospital and Beth Israel Lahey Heath Care Center-Danvers. Pharmacy Technicians ensure safe, effective, and timely patient-centered care, and are integral to the pharmacy healthcare team. The role requires performing a wide variety of duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist relating to the preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals for patients. Pharmacy Technicians work with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and preparing intravenous admixtures, as well as chemotherapy products. Team members are responsible for developing and promoting collaborative and collegial relationships with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the pharmaceutical care of the patients. Once trained, be responsible for teaching and training other technicians and assisting in administrative duties.
Requirements
- Knowledge of hospital practice and operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and other colleagues
- Expertise in clinical knowledge and patient care
- Current licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
- Maintains a valid national pharmacy certification
- High School graduate at least 18 years of age
- At least 2 years of hospital, or related pharmacy experience is preferred
- Exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience
- Must have a minimum of 1000 hours experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Must be willing to work at multiple locations (Beverly Hospital (primary), Addison Gilbert Hospital, Bayridge Hospital, LOCD, etc.)
- Must have personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for means of transportation
- Must be willing to work at multiple locations (Beverly Hospital (primary), Addison Gilbert Hospital, Bayridge Hospital, LOCD, etc.)
- Must have personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for means of transportation
- Must be willing to work at multiple locations (Beverly Hospital (primary), Addison Gilbert Hospital, Bayridge Hospital, LOCD, etc.)
- Must have personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for means of transportation
Responsibilities
- Preparation of pharmaceuticals
- Distribution of pharmaceuticals
- Storage of pharmaceuticals
- Work with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications
- Preparing intravenous admixtures
- Preparing chemotherapy products
- Developing and promoting collaborative and collegial relationships with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the pharmaceutical care of the patients.
- Teaching and training other technicians
- Assisting in administrative duties
Benefits
- As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
- Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
- Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
- We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
- While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
