Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Mass 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 Pharmacy Technician Trainee follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include participation in technical training and departmental projects. Staffing assignments may include roles throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

Essential Functions

Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit-specific. Responsible for assisting with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees. Demonstrate 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.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials: Pharmacy Technician [State License] required. Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred. Experience: Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program is desired 1-2 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses. Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations. Continuously improve skills necessary for area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems. Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.