Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Medication History

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•$25 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required
PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification required
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

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks vital to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Technical training, compliance, and participation in departmental projects and initiatives.
Support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications.
Systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications.
Confirm medication list with a second source (e.g., pharmacy, mail order, nursing facility documentation).
Document findings in the medical record.
Communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff, and pharmacy staff.