Research Pharmacy Technician II

Beth Israel Lahey Health

7d • $28 - $37

About The Position

The Research Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for unit dose distribution and requires familiarity with medications, dosage forms, and storage requirements. The technician may compound sterile and non-sterile medication preparations and communicates with pharmacists and nursing staff to support timely medication preparation and delivery. The role also delivers medications, including controlled substances, to nursing areas and ancillary departments in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable DEA and DPH regulations.

The technician supports automated dispensing systems and floor stock, prepares and compounds medication products under applicable USP standards, maintains required records and sterile-area cleanliness, and follows medication quality assurance and disposal requirements. The position also contributes to staff and student training, workflow improvements, and staffing coverage across multiple pharmacy areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials through PTCB or ExCPT within 60 days of hire.
• Remain in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, including maintaining registration and paying required fees.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.

Nice To Haves

• 3–6 months of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician.
• Ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
• Familiarity with generic and trade medication names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems.

Responsibilities

• Restock automated dispensing machines and floor stock medications, following relevant Epic workflows for loading medications, dispensing doses, tracking dispenses, and fulfilling cart-fill items.
• Deliver medications in compliance with DEA, DPH, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Prepare and deliver IV medications in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards; maintain IV admixture records, sterile-area cleanliness, and quality assurance processes.
• Compound non-sterile products and repackage bulk medication supplies into unit-of-use packaging in accordance with USP 795 and USP 800 standards.
• Check pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinet medications for expiration; ensure expired or damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA, and NIOSH regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training and provide mentorship to students and pharmacy technicians.
• Prepare specialized sterile and/or non-sterile products, including TPNs, neonatal, hazardous, chemotherapeutic, and study medications, in accordance with USP 797, USP 795, and USP 800 standards.
• Suggest workflow efficiencies and work with Technician III staff and Lead technicians to help implement new practices.
• Maintain staffing in two or more areas of the pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED