Pharmacy Technician II - Outpatient Retail Pharmacy

Tufts Medical Center • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II role at Tufts Medical Center focuses on providing pharmacy-related services in an outpatient retail pharmacy setting. This position involves preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, and ensuring compliance with department policies to deliver optimal pharmaceutical care under the supervision of a pharmacist. The technician will engage in various support activities, including customer service and maintaining pharmacy records, while working in a hands-on environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• One (1) year of pharmacy-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Two (2) years of pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in non-complex sterile and non-sterile medication preparation activities.
• Operates advanced, automated technology to assist in preparation and documentation of sterile products.
• Picks medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Completes inventory management activities including securing, storing, and maintaining records.
• Fills floor stock remote orders accurately as determined by pharmacist check.
• Maintains storeroom areas, ensuring supplies are ordered and outdated medication is removed.
• Restocks medications into automated dispensing cabinets accurately and timely.
• Manages emergency medication inventory in carts/kits, including ordering and maintaining adequate supply.
• Maintains medication rooms by ensuring appropriate medications are stocked and removing expired ones.
• Empties return bins in automated dispensing cabinets as part of the weekly schedule.
• Utilizes the unit-dose machine to package bulk medications and compounds non-sterile medications.
• Performs assigned cycle counts of the carousel and maintains records of completion.
• Takes accountability for medication management in assigned patient care area.
• Assists in keeping the Pharmacy neat and clean by caring for equipment and cleaning after compounding prescriptions.
• Conducts temperature inspections of the refrigerator in the automated dispensing machine.
• Performs financial transaction activities including preparing patient billing information and troubleshooting insurance issues.
• Inspects assigned medication storage areas monthly and maintains records of inspection.
• Greets and assists customers upon arrival to the pharmacy and participates in point of sale cash transactions.
• Provides customer or patient assistance over the phone and triages calls as appropriate.
• Completes all assigned work accurately by the end of each shift and ensures quality control paperwork is completed.
• Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet departmental needs.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues to foster a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Eligible for sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED