Pharmacy Technician IV

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Milton, GA

1d•$29 - $39

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician IV supports hospital pharmacy operations by managing medication inventory and distribution, preparing and delivering medications, maintaining regulatory compliance, and contributing to quality improvement and department initiatives. The role also oversees pharmacy storage and inventory processes, prevents medication diversion, and trains and onboards pharmacy staff across central pharmacy operations, non-sterile compounding, and sterile products. The position collaborates with hospital departments and works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy on operational initiatives. The stated base hourly pay range is $29.00–$39.03. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, work location, and job responsibilities. Additional pay may apply for shift differentials, call, premium pay, or overtime. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
MA Registered Pharmacy Technician with national certification (PTCB or ExCPT), or a MA Registered Pharmacy Intern.
Ability to be thoroughly trained to meet the requirements of the job description.
At least 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience and sterile compounding experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
CPhT-Adv certification preferred.
CSPT certification preferred.
Ability to teach complex pharmaceutical calculations preferred.
Experience with computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Restock floor stock and automated dispensing machines.
Enter charges and credits against patient profiles to ensure accurate billing.
Monitor medication order reports and assign medications to automated dispensing machines.
Deliver medications in compliance with DEA, DPH, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Repackage bulk medication supplies into unit-of-use packaging according to Federal USP <795> and USP <800> standards.
Prepare and deliver IV medications according to Federal USP <797> and USP <800> standards; maintain IV admixture records, sterile-area cleanliness, and quality assurance.
Check pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets for expired medications and ensure expired or damaged medications are disposed of according to RCRA, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.
Oversee inspections of medication storage areas, ensure compliance with regulations and standards, and take corrective action when deficiencies are found.
Oversee drug procurement, receiving, and automated dispensing system inventory management, and take action to improve inventory management.
Oversee diversion-prevention monitoring and take action to improve outcomes.
Train new staff in central pharmacy operations, including automated dispensing cabinets, medication monitoring reports, restocking, and expiration-date checking.
Train new staff in extemporaneous non-sterile compounding and medication repackaging according to USP guidelines.
Train new staff in sterile products, including cleanroom operations, documentation and QA, and compounding such as low/medium-risk, high-risk, TPN, neonatal, hazardous, and chemotherapeutic preparations.
Onboard new staff.
Assist in developing and maintaining training objectives and manuals across pharmacy areas.
Assist with developing and implementing operational standards.
Interface with other hospital departments to implement initiatives.
Conceptualize, implement, and monitor operational department initiatives in a timely manner, following direction from the Director of Pharmacy.
Gather data and prepare reports for department needs.
Participate in billing and accounts payable activities.
Participate in managing pharmacy physical space and supplies.
Participate in analysis of medication misadventures and implementation of quality improvement.
Participate in managing pharmacy informatics.