Pharmacy Technician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I position at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center involves performing a variety of routine technical and clerical support tasks essential to the pharmacy department's operations. The role includes preparation and distribution of medications, compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining accurate records. The technician will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to patient care and safety through effective medication management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• License as a Massachusetts Registered Pharmacy Technician or Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee required.
• Certificate 1 EXCPT or Certificate 2 Pharm Tech Cert Board required.
• CPhT for EXCPT or PTCB is required within 60 days of hire.
• 0-1 years of related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or retail setting.
• Ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
• Familiarity with medications, their generic and trade names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems.

Responsibilities

• Restocks floor stock and automated dispensing machines.
• Enters charges and credits against patient profiles to ensure accurate billing.
• Monitors medication order reports to assign medications to automated dispensing machines.
• Delivers all medications in compliance with DEA, DPH, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP797 and USP800 standards.
• Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures and cleanliness in sterile areas, completing quality assurance tasks.
• Repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging according to Federal USP795 and USP800 standards.
• Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets, ensuring proper disposal of expired or damaged medications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees