Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Pharmacy, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a supervisor/manager/pharmacist performs 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 chemotherapy and controlled substances. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, 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.
3 years of previous experience.
Proficiency in math.
Knowledge and ability to use a computer.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.

Responsibilities

Processes and releases orders using pharmacy dispense queue.
Oncology order set up through gathering drug, diluent, base solution, tubing, filters, labels, as well as anything else required for compounding.
Maintains inventory, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications in the pharmacy as well as floor stock medication provided via Pyxis.
Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment.
Capable of troubleshooting technical problems.
Prepares and packages all forms of medications.
Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner.
Assists in the transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances.