Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Newburyport, MA

20h • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the direction of a pharmacist, the technician is responsible for the accurate preparation of a variety of sterile products including, but not limited to: IV solutions, epidurals, chemotherapy, TPN, and unit dose products. Other duties include ordering and restocking medications and supplies as well as restocking automated dispensing device, reviewing related reports, identifying and bringing issues to the attention of the pharmacist in charge.

Requirements

• Communication: Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others.
• High School diploma required
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license required
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds and standing and/or walking for more than 4 hours per day.
• Secure area. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals, including oncology agents and anesthetics

Nice To Haves

• 2 years hospital related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of sterile products in accordance with current USP 797 guidelines.
• Repackages bulk medications into unit-dose packaging including appropriate labeling and bar-code.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems (Meditech).
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of automated dispensing device (Omnicell).
• Orders and restocks medications and supplies from a variety of sources, paying close attention to price and quantity.
• Performs monthly evaluations of all nursing and ancillary units where medications are stocked for proper storage and removal of expired or soon to expire medications.
• Maintains proper records of the evaluations and discusses with the pharmacist-in-charge.
• Performs other general functions necessary as determined by the Pharmacy Director or Pharmacist in charge.
• Accurately rebuilds and reconciles anesthesia kits daily. All discrepancies are promptly reported to the Director or Pharmacist in charge.
• Accurately enters patient medication charges into Meditech
• Maintains Massachusetts Pharmacy technician registration
• Assists in training and instruction of new technicians
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Incorporates Patient Safety Goals in daily work and identifies and reports safety issues to supervisor, Patient Safety Hotline, and/or through the incident reporting process.
• Supports a culture of patient safety by educating patients and families on the care they are receiving, encouraging them to voice their concerns and informs them how to report related issues.
• Adheres to the hospital's policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
• Provides adequate notice when calling out sick and requesting time off
• Arrives and departs from work at appropriate time.
• At times and when directed, may provide guidance and support to others while acting as a resource, trainer and/or preceptor.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED