Pharmacy Technician - Investigational Drug Service

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports investigational drug service and pharmacy operations at The Brigham and Women's Hospital. Under the direction of Pharmacy Leadership, the role helps ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products. The position supports clinical research by assisting with the preparation, handling, dispensing, and tracking of investigational medications in accordance with study protocols and pharmacy procedures, helping ensure medication accuracy, regulatory compliance, and safe medication management throughout clinical trials.

The technician fills prescription orders under pharmacist supervision, maintains medication and supply inventory, receives and interprets prescription orders, verifies patient and insurance information and medication dosages, and works with healthcare professionals to resolve discrepancies. This position does not require patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification as a Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT).
• Experience as a pharmacy technician; 5–7 years is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, inventory management, and prescription processing.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software systems and relevant technology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate calculations and measurements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail pharmacy setting.
• 5–7 years of pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently fill prescription orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Select medications, measure quantities, and label prescriptions accurately.
• Maintain medication and supply stock, monitor expiration dates, and organize pharmacy inventory.
• Receive and interpret prescription orders, ensuring they are complete and accurate.
• Verify patient information, insurance details, and medication dosages.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve discrepancies or other issues.
• Support preparation, handling, dispensing, and tracking of investigational medications in accordance with study protocols and pharmacy procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED