Lead - Pharmacy Technician
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, 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.

Qualifications: Education: · High school diploma required or GED Experience: · Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience required License/ Registration: - Successful completion of all training competencies - Must be exCPhT, or PCTB certified · Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Knowledge and Skills: · Excellent interpersonal skills · Ability to walk and stand 70% of day and possess the ability to lift up to 35 pounds · Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle controlled substances · Must possess good working knowledge of medical/drug terminology · Strong written and oral communication skills · The ability to multitask while paying close attention to detail Physical Environment: The Pharm Tech III works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Physical Standards of Job Description: · Constantly 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity · Frequently – 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity · Occasionally – 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity · Rarely – under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity · N/A – not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Standing X 60% filling med orders Sitting with back support X Computer work without back support X Reaching Overhead X Filling, etc. Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Filling, etc. Bending at waist X Crouching X Filling, etc. Bending at knees X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Twisting X Balance X Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Roundingbucket IV stock IV exchange cart Omnicell Machine 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs+ X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs X IV exchange cart Omnicell machine 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs+ X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Putting away order Rounding bucket 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs+ X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X CRT used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X CRT used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X Job Summary: Supports the mission of the Pharmacy Department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medications in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in to perform all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses Omnicell automated dispensing system, Epic computer software and prepares IV admixtures including Chemotherapy. The Lead Technician will be responsible for the oversight, accountability and management of the technician assigned workflow to ensure all tasks and required activities are completed. Additionally, the Lead Technician will be responsible for reengineering and executing workflow modifications to ensure efficient operations are always in place to support unforeseen circumstances related to staffing deficits, system breakdowns and patient safety matters. Essential Functions: - Able to staff in all Technician essential roles and functions within the designated Pharmacy locations - Provide guidance and assistance to technician staff related to medication distribution activities in addition to Controlled Substances II - V requirements in accordance with the hospital established policy, state and federal regulations - Responsible to manage schedule changes to ensure adequacy of staffing requirements are met and responsible to escalate appropriately to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, as needed - Responsible to escalation matters in congruency with the Pharmacy Department Escalation Guidance document to ensure full stability of the operation and patient care needs are consistently met - Facilitates onboarding training of all new employees working in conjunction with the Pharmacy Operation Manager to ensure employee competency prior to independently staffing in addition to developing and modifying competency training materials in accordance with approved process changes, regulatory and accreditation requirements - Provides coordination and direction to ensure all medication and supply chain needs of the department to serve our patients are met related; routine inventory management and optimization, recalls, shortages, pre-packing, supplemental emergency kit and batch preparation of oral and intravenous products. - Participates in department process improvements and plans of correction as delegated by direct report. - Runs Pharmacy Technician change of shift huddles daily in addition to safety huddles as needed to ensure staff’s full understanding related to hospital and department need-to-know information supported by timely communication - Under the direction of the Pharmacy Operations Manager, collaborates with the Pharmacy Informatics Team to assist with Omnicell Process Improvement and Optimization Efforts and is the point of contact to coordinate vendor visits for troubleshooting and repairs. - Participates on department and hospital adhoc groups and/or committees as assigned - Participates in recruiting and interviewing, recognizes other team members and provides feedback to direct report related to employee performance information and employee performance problems - Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups’ achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment

Recruiter: Linehan, Julie Kristen