Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Mass General… · Charlesto…

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable 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 proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work, uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained, and may be assigned to the central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. Additional responsibilities include auditing medication storage areas, identifying and escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with departmental policies.

Required Qualifications

Board-certified pharmacy technician through a nationally recognized certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) required.

Does this position require patient care?

No.

Essential Functions

Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and deliver medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.

Replenish and audit medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets; process returns, recalls, and expired products.

Handle, prepare, and deliver controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Apply pharmacy knowledge, perform calculations, access drug information, and follow proper medication handling and storage practices to support safe medication distribution.

Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient departmental operations.

Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to gather information and triage inquiries.

Follow established policies and procedures, support daily pharmacy operations, assist with training junior staff and trainees, and perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Pharmacy Technician License – Massachusetts required

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) Required

Experience Pharmacy Technician 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion when 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 work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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, if applicable, in accordance with state regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly

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