Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

13d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Duties include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting, and may work in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas according to operational needs. The role also involves organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with policy. The technician may assist with onboarding and technical training and participate in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned. Patient care is not required. This is a per-diem, onsite role with rotating shifts at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
Board Certified Pharmacy Technician certification from a nationally approved technician certification board: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
1–2 years of pharmacy technician experience required.
Understand HIPAA privacy rules and use discretion when handling patient-related information.
Read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions associated with assigned responsibilities.
Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Proficient in math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities.
Work collaboratively in a team environment.
Distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
Sustain attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks.
Handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations.
Multitask, prioritize tasks under time constraints, and organize and maintain efficient work areas.
Use area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Know aseptic technique and proper cleanroom practices for roles performing sterile compounding, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and distribute medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
Manage medication inventory, storage areas, automated dispensing cabinets, returns, recalls, expired products, and investigational drugs.
Handle controlled substances and sterile compounded preparations in compliance with applicable laws, USP standards, study protocols, and organizational policies.
Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support safe and efficient pharmacy services.
Maintain cleanroom standards through proper garbing, aseptic practices, cleaning, environmental monitoring, documentation, and competency testing, if applicable.
Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and clinical staff to gather information, triage inquiries, and coordinate medication needs.
Support pharmacy operations by training junior staff, preparing reports, completing audits, assisting with workflow and inventory control, and performing assigned duties.
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
Document work and support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned.
Organize inventory, audit medication storage areas, conduct safety and quality checks, and escalate discrepancies.
Assist with onboarding and technical training and participate in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.