Pharmacy Technician, Overnight Compounding MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

12d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician follows established policies and procedures to perform routine support tasks integral to pharmacy department operations. These tasks include preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining medication safety and integrity. The role may also involve technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments may be made throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas. Depending on the assigned unit, responsibilities may include performing pharmaceutical dosage calculations for extemporaneous dosage forms under a pharmacist’s direct supervision; handling non-hazardous medications safely in accordance with organizational policies and regulations; preparing compounded sterile products using aseptic technique; distributing and transporting controlled substances; or maintaining code cart inventory. The technician also assists in training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License.
Board certification from a nationally approved pharmacy technician certification board: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations related to preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to accurately prepare medications in a sterile 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

One to two years of previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining medication safety and integrity.
Perform required pharmaceutical dosage calculations for extemporaneous dosage forms under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, as applicable.
Handle non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
As assigned, prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under appropriate controls, or maintain code cart inventory.
Assist with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
Participate in departmental projects and perform technical training tasks as applicable.
Follow applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
Continuously develop proficiency with area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.