Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

1d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician accurately prepares, fills, and delivers patient medication orders and unit requisitions; manages medication bins and automated dispensing systems; and supports medication inventory and storage. The role also prepares medications using a laminar flow hood and aseptic technique consistent with USP 797 regulations. It includes collecting and validating medication histories with patients and healthcare providers, entering information into MediTech for pharmacist review, and maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. The technician helps keep the pharmacy safe, clean, organized, and adequately supplied, responds to phone calls, and works with departmental and healthcare teams. This is a per-diem position for 8–16 hours per week, including weekends and rotating holidays, with shifts listed from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registration or eligibility for registration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
National certification from a recognized pharmacy technician certifying body (PTCB or NHA) upon hire or within one year of hire.
Experience in USP 797 or willingness to learn.
Good customer service and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of retail or hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred.
Good working knowledge of common medication names and dosing is preferred.
Computer knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel are preferred.
MediTech knowledge is helpful.
Knowledge of automated dispensing machines such as Omnicell or Pyxis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately fill and deliver patient medication orders and unit requisitions; generate lists, fill patient medication bins, and return unused medications to stock.
Restock automated medication dispensing systems.
Prepare medications for dispensing using the laminar flow hood and aseptic technique consistent with USP 797 regulations.
Organize medications for pharmacist dispensing by preparing labels, calculating quantities, and assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
Place medications in stock and package unit-dose medications from bulk bottles.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating medication and supply needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts, and removing outdated drugs.
Collect and validate medication lists by verifying information with patients, pharmacies, primary care providers, and specialists; gather information such as adherence, dosages, and insurance details from outpatient pharmacies.
Record medical histories while maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA regulations.
Accurately enter medication-list data into the MediTech medication reconciliation module for pharmacist review and complete the mandatory daily data-collection spreadsheet.
Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Deliver medications to patients and departments to ensure availability.
Return medications accurately and completely to picking bins and ensure bins remain stocked.
Inspect medication storage areas, submit monthly reports to the Director of the Pharmacy, and check pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinet inventory for expired medications.
Answer incoming phone calls and route questions appropriately.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
Work with departmental and healthcare teams to complete assignments.
Remove or arrange for the immediate removal of safety hazards from the environment.
Prioritize and reprioritize work according to changing patient needs.
Keep equipment clean and in working condition.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.