Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing both sterile (IV)  and non-sterile medications, cleaning and maintaining sterile products areas, operating pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory and supplies, performing daily quality assurance monitoring, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records.  The Pharmacy Technician II works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team to ensure delivery of high quality, patient focused pharmacy service. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II assists in training staff under the direction and guidance of the Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacy Compounding Supervisor, and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.  The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II may perform other medication-related activities except those which must legally be performed by a registered pharmacist under federal and state rules and regulations.    

Position : Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Department : Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule : Per Diem, every other weekend, rotating shifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Accurately and safely compound medication orders per specific formulations while properly documenting required steps as allowed, and under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.

• Reconstitute powdered medications utilizing manufacturer instructions or add flavoring agents following appropriate formulations to medications to be dispensed as allowed, and under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.

• The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II may perform other medication-related activities except those which must legally be performed by a registered pharmacist under federal and state rules and regulations.

• The Pharmacy Technician II works under the direct supervision of the pharmacists,  and/or the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high quality patient focused pharmacy service. 

• Accurately and safely compound medication orders per specific formulations while properly documenting required steps as allowed, and under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.

• Reconstitute powdered medications utilizing manufacturer instructions or add flavoring agents following appropriate formulations to medications to be dispensed as allowed, and under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

• Requires a high school diploma (or state accepted equivalency).

CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, & LICENSURES :

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Board of Pharmacy or have a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License.

• Must be Certified by a Board approved credentialing program, PTCB or exCPT.  Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification.

EXPERIENCE :

• Inpatient: Work requires 1-2 years pharmacy technician experience.  

• Prior experience with sterile (IV) compounding is preferred.

• Pharmacy students who have completed 2 years of education in an approved college/school of pharmacy are eligible for pharmacy internship,  and may be waived for the required experience.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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