Pharmacy Technician II - Sterile Compounding

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

4d•$23 - $29

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures to provide optimal pharmaceutical care. The role provides pharmacy services such as preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and compliance audits, handling financial transactions, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and assisting with ordering, receiving, and inspecting medication and supplies. The position participates in non-complex sterile and non-sterile medication preparation, including preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous formulations and preparing sterile compounds from recipes or production instructions. It also uses advanced automated technology to support sterile-product preparation and documentation, manages medication inventory and storage, restocks automated dispensing cabinets, and supports medication management in assigned patient-care areas. The technician completes assigned work and quality-control paperwork accurately and on time, maintains a clean and orderly pharmacy, and works collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues, nursing, physicians, and ancillary services. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with every fourth weekend. The role requires walking and standing for most of the day, occasional lifting, frequent reaching and grasping, and pushing non-motorized equipment. The work area may involve dust, dirt, temperature changes, broken glass, and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
At least one year of pharmacy-related experience.
Ability to be organized and systematic.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform work in a timely and efficient manner.
Excellent telephone etiquette skills.
Knowledge of hazardous substance handling, complex sterile compounding techniques, and mathematical calculations.
Extensive knowledge of medications, including brand and generic names, dosage forms, indications, formulary status, and strengths.
Ability to walk and stand for 90% of the day and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Frequent reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level.
Ability to push non-motorized equipment, such as carts and medication rolling racks, weighing 40 to 60 lbs.
Manual dexterity for fine hand manipulation of prescription medications and use of a computer keyboard.
Ability to see medications, computer screens, and reports, and regularly read automated dispensing reports.
Ability to work in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes, with possible exposure to broken glass and some hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Two years of pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare oral liquids, other extemporaneous dosage formulations, and sterile compounds according to master formulary sheets, labels, recipes, or production instructions.
Operate advanced automated technology to assist with sterile-product preparation and documentation.
Accurately and promptly pick medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment.
Secure, store, and maintain records for inventory management activities.
Accurately fill floor-stock remote orders, such as Operating Room and Emergency Room orders, as determined by pharmacist check.
Maintain storerooms, order supplies in short supply, remove outdated medication, and replenish active stock from backup stock as needed.
Accurately and promptly restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets in patient-care areas.
Manage emergency medication inventory in carts and kits, including ordering, restocking, organizing, documenting medications used for charges, removing expired or damaged products, and performing regular checks.
Maintain medication rooms by stocking appropriate medications in patient-specific bins in automated dispensing cabinets and removing expired or discontinued medications.
Empty automated dispensing cabinet return bins according to the weekly schedule.
Use the unit-dose machine to package bulk medications and compound non-sterile medications according to standard formulas and procedures.
Perform assigned carousel cycle counts regularly and maintain completion records.
Take accountability for medication management in assigned patient-care areas.
Keep the pharmacy neat and clean, care for equipment, and clean after compounding, bulk medication manufacturing, and unit dosing.
Conduct temperature inspections of refrigerators in automated dispensing machines.
Perform financial transaction activities, including preparing patient billing information, billing third-party prescription benefits, troubleshooting insurance issues, and selecting appropriate pharmacy pay codes, payers, and plans.
Inspect assigned medication storage areas monthly and maintain inspection records.
Greet and assist pharmacy customers, participate in point-of-sale cash transactions, and provide customer service.
Assist customers or patients by phone and triage calls as appropriate.
Complete assigned work and quality-control paperwork accurately and with reasonable speed by the end of each shift.
Communicate effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services while maintaining positive working relationships and representing the pharmacy department positively.
Maintain collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues to contribute to group goals and foster a positive work environment.