Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs nonsterile compounding, delivers medications and is responsible for refilling and loading of medications into automated dispensing machines (ADMs). Performs other medication related tasks such as packaging, preparation of all forms of medications, record keeping, and all aspects of drug distribution. Assists in the transportation and handling of controlled substances and all required documentation as related to their delivery. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. Regardless of their title or responsibilities, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Certified by one of the national governing bodies such as Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB, or the National Healthcareer Association ExCPT.
Position requires proficiency in math and, knowledge and ability to use a computer.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy work experience within the past year.

Responsibilities

Complies with all state and federal standards for compounding medications.
Proficient with pharmacy technology and equipment. Capable of troubleshooting minor technical problems and knows who to reach out to when escalation is needed to resolve.
Prepares and packages all forms of medications and compounds as needed.
Repackage all bulk medications into unit of use containers, ensure that items are scannable.
Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements.
Conducts medication room inspections in assigned patient care area in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Removes outdated medications and supplies and provides all needed follow up actions.
Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner, scanning items from the different warehouse locations using the department’s inventory managements system.
Appropriately triage pharmacy phone calls.
Support training new technicians.
Maintains a clean work area.
Receiving of daily order and ensure that all items are scannable and entered into the hospital system.
Helps to maintain an accurate and in date inventory.
Participates in identifying problems or areas for improvement and assists management with problem solving projects and improving pharmacy operations and communication.