Working under the day-to-day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy leadership, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes but is not limited to: receiving, distribution, management of expiration dates, management of inventory in Pyxis, storage, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking. Additional and ongoing demonstration of intermediate skills in the practice of pharmacy as defined below are required. The job requires excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Position: Pharmacy Technician II
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Rotating All Shifts Including Weekends
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
Performs hazardous compounding
Performs batch sterility tests
Monitors at least one Key Performance Indicator or produces at least one Key Process Improvement
Assists in revising training materials
Demonstrates intermediate skill performance by performing at least one of the following: intermediate purchasing skills, decentralized pharmacy services, medication histories, or ADC optimization
Complies with HIPAA policies
Performs excellent recordkeeping, accuracy, and handoffs when dealing with Controlled Substances, and immediately reports any concerns/discrepancies to pharmacist or supervisor
JOB REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES / REGISTRATIONS:
CurrentCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and current MA Pharmacy Technician license
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Able to perform gloved fingertip and media fill test as required.
Written and oral communication skills
Basic math needed for compounding
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to problem solve
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, and staff
Compensation Range:
$19.66- $29.22
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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