Pharmacy Technician II, Specialty Pharmacy Services

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

12d•$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 support optimal pharmaceutical care. The role provides pharmacy services that include preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, inventory control, compliance audits, financial transactions, customer service, and pharmacy record maintenance. It also assists with ordering, receiving, and inspecting medications and supplies. The position performs non-complex sterile and non-sterile medication preparation, uses automated technology to support sterile product preparation and documentation, manages medication inventory and storage, supports automated dispensing cabinets and emergency medication supplies, and completes assigned quality-control documentation. It also performs pharmacy billing and point-of-sale activities and assists customers and patients in person and by phone. The role works under moderate supervision and requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools, typically gained through work experience and possibly vocational or technical education. Duties are performed in a pharmacy environment that may include some discomfort from dust, dirt, and temperature changes, as well as possible exposure to broken glass and hazardous chemicals. The stated pay range is $23.04–$28.80, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in non-complex sterile and non-sterile medication preparation, including preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous formulations and preparing sterile compounds according to recipes or production instructions.
Operate advanced automated technology used in sterile product preparation and documentation.
Accurately pick medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment.
Manage inventory, including securing and storing medications and maintaining required records.
Accurately fill floor-stock remote orders, such as orders for the operating room or emergency room.
Maintain storerooms, order supplies that are running low, remove outdated medications, and replenish active stock from backup stock as needed.
Restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets in patient care areas accurately and promptly.
Manage emergency medication carts and kits by ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock, organizing and restocking medications, documenting medications used for charging, removing expired or damaged products, and conducting regular checks.
Maintain medication rooms by stocking 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 the assigned patient care area.
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 transactions, which may include 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, conduct point-of-sale cash transactions, and provide customer service.
Assist customers or patients by phone and triage calls as appropriate.
Complete assigned work accurately by the end of each shift and complete required quality-control paperwork accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet departmental needs and maintain positive working relationships.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues to support group goals and a positive work environment.