Pharmacy Technician, Medication History MGH
About The Position
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include responsibilities of technical training, compliance, and participation in departmental projects and initiatives. This requires successful experience and documented performance in focused key activities. These tasks are designed to support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies as applicable. Most tasks require the review and authorization of a licensed pharmacist. Medication reconciliation during transitions of care from the community to hospital setting is essential for patient safety and to optimize inpatient care. This process begins with a thorough history of all regular medication use prior to admission (prescribed and non-prescribed), using several different information sources. The medication history pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the medication history pharmacist, will systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications. This medication list will then be confirmed with a second source that may include a pharmacy, mail order, or nursing facility documentation. Following completion, the pharmacy technician will document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff and pharmacy staff. There is opportunity for an 8 on-6 off schedule (10 hour shifts) or for a regular 5-day schedule (8 hour shifts).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years preferred
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
- 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.
- Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the pharmacy department.
- Tasks include responsibilities of technical training, compliance, and participation in departmental projects and initiatives.
- Support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies as applicable.
- Systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications.
- Confirm medication list with a second source that may include a pharmacy, mail order, or nursing facility documentation.
- Document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff and pharmacy staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
