Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned, and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances per policy. The technician may assist with onboarding and technical training and participate in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Pharmacy technician 0-1 year required
Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities
Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks
Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
Multi task and prioritize tasks under time constraints.
Organize and maintain efficient work areas
Command of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to , robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems

Nice To Haves

Understand the complex medication needs of patients and coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs while providing extraordinary service (if applicable).

Responsibilities

Preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders.
Delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas.
Maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control.
Using pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting.
Organizing inventory.
Auditing medication storage areas.
Conducting safety and quality checks.
Escalating discrepancies.
Handling controlled substances per policy.
Assisting with onboarding and technical training.
Participating in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives.
Following established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Utilizing area-specific technology, including but not limited to robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Handling and preparing all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Assisting with the training of junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainees.
Assisting with the organization of the pharmacy's inventory and operational workflow.
Assisting with preparing daily work reports, conducting safety and quality assurance audits, and participating in inventory management and control.