Pharmacy Technician
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, MA
5x8 hrs, Days

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. H igh school diploma or equivalent 2. M ust be at least 18 years of age 3. M ust successfully complete a Board-approved pharmacy technician certification program (PTCB) 4. C urrent Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration in good standing WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. W orks within the Pharmacy Department but will routinely visit patient care and surgical areas 2. M ay be exposed to infectious diseases, carcinogenic, mutagenic and sensitizing medications and chemicals 3. W orks under constant time constraints and deadlines. 4. D istinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment. 5. M ust possess time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks under time constraints. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. A bility to walk and stand 90% of the day and to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds 2. W ork requires regularly reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level. 3. W ork requires regularly pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g. carts, IV rolling rack, and medication rolling racks, etc.) weighing 40 to 60 pounds. 4. W ork requires regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands. 5. W ork requires reading automated dispensing reports regularly. POSITION SUMMARY: Under direction of the Pharmacy Technician Team Lead and supervision of a clinical pharmacist, follows established pharmacy and institutional policies and procedures pertaining to the routine support tasks integral to pharmacy operations. This will include medication preparation and delivery, filling of outpatient prescriptions, and handling of controlled substances. Certified pharmacy technicians are responsible for picking, delivering, and refilling Schedule II through VI medication for the automated dispensing machines located throughout the institution. Prepares and repackages unit dose medication, prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations following established protocols and guidelines. Provides clerical support to customers outside of the pharmacy department, including nurses, physicians, inpatients, and outpatients. Responsible for the accurate transfer of inventory items from pharmacy to specified inventory locations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. M onitors and maintains adequate medication levels in medication storage areas located in patient care areas 2. U nited doses and labels medications using repackaging software. 3. P erforms routine rounds to patient care floors to deliver medication and miscellaneous supplies. 4. F ills medication requisitions for outpatient care areas and research laboratories (Schedule VI only). 5. A ssesses assigned medication storage areas for outdated medication, cleanliness, and appropriate stocking. 6. F ills automated dispensing machines using barcode technology. 7. D emonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to support the pharmacist in service of the needs of institutional patients. 8. A ssist in all areas of the Pharmacy Department as time permits from scheduled assignments. 9. P erforms required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare sterile and non-sterile preparations. 10. U nder direction of a pharmacist, compounds sterile preparations in accordance with USP Chapter <797> and established policies and procedures. 11. R eplenishes stock in compounding areas (medication, needles, syringes, IV fluids) per procedure. 12. I dentifies and disposes of outdated medications and patient specific compounded preparations. 13. T riages phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department when answering the phone. 14. P rovides outstanding customer service to external customers including nurses, physicians, and patients. 15. A nticipates and determines compounding needs for batch preparations. 16. P reparing, repackaging, and labeling sterile and non-sterile preparations according to the specific compounding records. 17. S ubmits appropriate samples of special preparations to bacteriology for sterility testing. 18. A ssists Inventory Coordinator in receiving all orders from outside manufacturers and wholesalers. Placing received pharmacy stock on appropriate shelves in a neat and orderly fashion. Receiving items into EPIC Willow Inventory 19. M aintains inventory items in organized and orderly fashion 20. M aintains electronic pharmacy inventory quantity. Accurately transfers, expenses, and credits medication. 21. R ecords inventory status for re-ordering purposes. 22. P rovides support for outpatient pharmacy. 23. F ills prescriptions under the direction of a registered pharmacist. 24. M aintain prescription records, patient profiles, and fiscal records. 25. M ust complete annual Continuing Education credits as required by the certifying body to maintain certification. 26. C arries out other duties and responsibilities as required by Technician Team Lead, pharmacists, or pharmacy management. Organizational Requirements: 1. C ommunicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. 2. S erves, manages, and supports internal and external customers. 3. P articipates in performance improvement activities. 4. P articipates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities. 5. P erform job duties in a professional and courteous manner and maintain working relationships with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care professionals. Regulatory Compliance 1. C omplies with all State and Federal rules, regulations and laws which govern the practice of pharmacy. 2. C harge and credit all medications appropriately, as per departmental and institutional policies. 3. C ompletes annual MEE regulatory compliance training

Recruiter: Midani, Leen