Pharmacy Technician II

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

7d•$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. Responsibilities 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 as assigned, and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, handling controlled substances in accordance with policy, assisting with onboarding and technical training, and participating in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Pharmacy technician 0-1 year required
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities
Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks
Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
Multi task and prioritize tasks under time constraints. Organize and maintain efficient work areas
Command of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to , robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department
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
Responsible for supporting the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products
Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems
Responsible for supporting the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products
Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools (if applicable)
Handle and prepare all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations
Responsible for assisting with the training of junior pharmacy technician and trainee team members
Understand the complex medication needs of patients and coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs while providing extraordinary service (if applicable)
Assist with the organization of the pharmacy's inventory and operational flow
Assist with preparing daily work reports, conduct safety and quality assurance audits and participate in inventory management and control (if applicable)
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards