Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

19d•$24 - $35

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II performs hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding and nonsterile compounding, delivers medications, and refills and loads medications into automated dispensing machines. The role also performs medication-related tasks such as packaging, preparing oral and IV medications, record keeping, and medication distribution. The technician assists with the transportation and handling of controlled substances and completes required delivery documentation. The position spends 50% of its time on sterile compounding activities and/or specialized tasks, which may include addressing MAR messages, code cart management, controlled substance receiving and reconciliation, and medication ordering. The technician prepares IV drugs and parenteral nutrition, maintains compounding documentation and inventory, supports training, monitors the compounding environment, and follows applicable regulatory and hospital requirements while protecting patient confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Certification by a national governing body, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT).
Pass and remain competent in the UMass sterile compounding program and guidelines following USP 797/800 standards.
Three years of previous experience.
Proficiency in mathematics and the knowledge and ability to use a computer.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately, efficiently, and dependably.
Positive work ethic, motivation, and professional demeanor that promote teamwork.

Responsibilities

Prepare intravenous drugs using aseptic technique, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other IV drugs.
Maintain documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements, protect patient confidentiality, and generate necessary pharmacy reports.
Perform all major responsibilities of an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
Comply with state and federal standards for medication compounding.
Prepare sterile parenteral products from patient orders, including additives, volume, and concentration; prepare adult, pediatric, and neonatal parenteral nutrition.
Prepare batch sterile compounded products for high-use items.
Maintain sterile-compounding inventory and supplies and order supplies for the IV area.
Maintain certification standards in aseptic technique.
Use pharmacy technology and equipment and compounding systems proficiently.
Document compounded products using appropriate technology, such as Simplify, Epic, and IMS.
Support training of new technicians in sterile compounding and other specialized tasks.
Perform monthly air and surface sampling, as appropriate.
Follow appropriate practices in ISO-classified environments, including handwashing, garbing, and aseptic technique.
Monitor and document temperature and humidity for room air, refrigerators, freezers, and incubators.
Monitor and document pressure.
Properly use and maintain Primary Engineering Controls.
Inspect assigned areas and remove outdated medications and supplies.
Assist with yearly inventory in assigned areas.
Perform nonsterile compounding, medication delivery, and refilling and loading of medications into automated dispensing machines.
Perform medication-related packaging, oral and IV medication preparation, record keeping, and distribution.
Assist with transportation and handling of controlled substances and complete related delivery documentation.
Address MAR messages, manage code carts, receive and reconcile controlled substances, and order medications as assigned.