What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Certified Sterile Compounding Technician position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital?
Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Under the direction pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Qualifications
Essential Functions:
Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations.
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 preferred Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
Experience
Hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
Under the direction pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Qualifications
Essential Functions:
Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations.
- Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
- Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
- Performs cycle counts as necessary.
- Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable.
- 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.
- Receives and sorts shipment of medications and supplies.
- Recommend drug related labs and interpret results when appropriate.
- Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
- Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
- Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
- Provides information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.
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 preferred Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
Experience
Hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.
- 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.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
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.
