Pharmacy Technician I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician I performs routine support tasks integral to pharmacy department operations, 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 unit, responsibilities may include preparing compounded sterile products, distributing and transporting controlled substances, or maintaining code cart inventory. The role may also involve technical training and departmental projects. Assignments may be in central pharmacy or designated specialized pharmacy areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License.
Board certification from a nationally approved technician certification board: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
0–1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform pharmaceutical dosage calculations needed to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, when applicable, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Handle non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under appropriate controls, or maintain code cart inventory, as applicable 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.