Pharmacy Technician I

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for unit dose distribution, including knowledge of medications, dosage forms, and storage requirements. The technician communicates with pharmacists and nursing staff to support timely medication preparation and delivery. Responsibilities include preparing and repackaging medications into unit-of-use products and delivering medications, including controlled substances, to nursing areas and ancillary departments in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee license.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials through PTCB or ExCPT within 60 days of hire.
• Remain in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Pharmacy, including maintaining registration and paying required fees.
• 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.

Nice To Haves

• 3–6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting.
• Ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
• Familiarity with medications, including generic and trade names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems.

Responsibilities

• Restock automated dispensing machines (ADSs) and floor-stock medications, following relevant Epic workflows such as loading medications, dispensing doses, dispense tracking, and fulfilling cart-fill items.
• Deliver medications in compliance with DEA, DPH, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Prepare and deliver IV medications in accordance with Federal USP 797 and USP 800 standards; maintain IV admixture records and sterile-area cleanliness, and complete relevant quality assurance processes.
• Compound non-sterile products and repackage bulk medication supplies into unit-of-use packaging in accordance with Federal USP 795 and USP 800 standards.
• Check pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets for expired medications and ensure expired or damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.
• Participate in the continued training of, and provide mentorship to, students and pharmacy technicians.
• Communicate with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications.

Benefits

• Compensation may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, or overtime pay, as applicable.
• Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED