What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician position at Mass General Brigham?
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Job Summary
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. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Qualifications
Essential Function:
- 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
- Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees
- 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
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only 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 desired 1-2 years
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 of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
- Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At 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.
