Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.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 SummarySummaryUnder the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership, the Registered Pharmacy Technician performs a broad range of technical and operational duties that support safe, timely, and efficient medication distribution and pharmacy services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities may include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose and stock medications; assisting with outpatient prescription processing; staging and delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; maintaining medication inventory through restocking, rotation, and monitoring of storage conditions; and supporting the accurate completion of required documentation and records. The technician utilizes area-specific technology and equipment—including automation, robotics, dispensing systems, and pharmacy information systems—to execute workflows, troubleshoot routine issues, and maintain medication integrity and security, including proper handling of controlled substances per policy. The technician demonstrates professionalism in all interactions and communicates clearly with patients and caregivers, as appropriate, to obtain needed information and/or triage routine inquiries to the pharmacist.Does this position require Patient Care?NoEssential Functions- Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, 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.- Demonstrates professionalism and effectively communicates with patients and caregivers to gather information and/or triage inquiries.- Audits medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools, if applicable.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsPharmacy Technician [State License] requiredPharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferredExperiencePharmacy Technician 0-1 year requiredKnowledge, 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 read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions associated with assigned responsibilities- 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 tasksAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$21.75 - $26.58/HourlyGrade3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.