Pharmacy Technician I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician I follows established policies and procedures to perform routine support tasks integral to pharmacy department operations. Duties include preparing and distributing unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Depending on the unit, the role may also involve preparing compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distributing and transporting controlled substances, maintaining code cart inventory, providing technical training, and participating in departmental projects. Assignments may be in central pharmacy or designated specialized pharmacy areas. This position does not require patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
Board certification from a nationally approved technician certification board required: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
0–1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions related to assigned responsibilities.
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.
Proficiency with 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 while performing routine, repetitive tasks.
Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform pharmaceutical dosage calculations needed to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, when applicable, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Follow safety requirements and organizational policies and regulatory requirements for handling medications.
Prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances, or maintain code cart inventory, as assigned to the unit.
Assist with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
Prepare and distribute unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining medication safety and integrity.
Apply knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling, and proper drug handling and storage.