Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Infusion Center, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a supervisor, manager, or pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs medication-related tasks, including packaging and preparing all forms of medications, record keeping, and all aspects of drug distribution. The role also assists with the transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances. This is a per-diem position in the Outpatient Infusion Center Pharmacy, scheduled as needed, mostly on Saturdays. The schedule includes Monday through Friday and weekends, with an eight-hour mixed shift when scheduled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Certification from a national governing body, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association ExCPT.
Three years of previous experience.
Proficiency in math and the ability to use a computer.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately, efficiently, and dependably.
Positive work ethic, motivation, and a professional demeanor that promotes teamwork.

Responsibilities

Process and release orders using the pharmacy dispense queue.
Set up oncology orders by gathering the drug, diluent, base solution, tubing, filters, labels, and other items required for compounding.
Maintain inventory, reorder and restock medications, and monitor expiration dates for pharmacy medications and floor-stock medication provided via Pyxis.
Use pharmacy technology and equipment and troubleshoot technical problems.
Prepare and package all forms of medications.
Assemble drugs accurately and efficiently.
Assist with transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances.
Perform medication-related record keeping and drug distribution tasks.