Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Infusion Center, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

3d•$20 - $36

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a supervisor, manager, or pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs medication-related tasks including packaging, preparing all forms of medications, record keeping, and drug distribution. The role also assists with the transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances. This is a per diem position with work scheduled as needed, mostly on Saturdays, and may include weekday and weekend shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Certification by a national governing body such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT).
Three years of previous experience.
Proficiency in math and the knowledge and 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 supplied via Pyxis.
Use pharmacy technology and equipment and troubleshoot technical problems.
Prepare and package all forms of medications.
Assemble drugs accurately and efficiently.
Assist in the transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances.
Perform medication-related record keeping and drug distribution tasks.