Pharmacy Technician I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician I performs routine support tasks that are integral to pharmacy department operations while following established policies and procedures. Work includes preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining medication safety and integrity. Depending on the assignment, the role may also involve technical training and departmental projects. Staffing assignments may be throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State Pharmacy Technician license required.
1–2 years of experience required.
Perform intermediate mathematical calculations for preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
Follow applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
Continuously improve skills needed to use area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired.

Responsibilities

Perform pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Follow organizational policies and regulatory requirements for the safe handling of non-hazardous medications.
May prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.
Assist with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
Prepare and distribute unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining medication safety and integrity.