Pharmacy Tech

Mass General Brigham Pharmacy Technician IIMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job Summary: Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned, and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, handling controlled substances in accordance with policy, assisting with onboarding and technical training, and participating in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.Does this position require patient care? NoEssential Functions: Follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices. Responsible for supporting the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products. Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems. Responsible for supporting the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products. Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools (if applicable). Handle and prepare all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Responsible for assisting with the training of junior pharmacy technician and trainee team members. Understand the complex medication needs of patients and coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs while providing extraordinary service (if applicable). Assist with the organization of the pharmacy's inventory and operational flow. Assist with preparing daily work reports, conduct safety and quality assurance audits and participate in inventory management and control (if applicable). Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Licenses and Credentials: Pharmacy Technician [State License] required. Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. Experience: Pharmacy technician 0-1 year required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures. Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information. Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities. Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment. Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks. Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations. Multi task and prioritize tasks under time constraints. Organize and maintain efficient work areas. Command of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.Additional Job Details: Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range: $22.84 - $28.30/Hourly Grade: 4