- Salary
- $30 – $34/hr
- Location
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician III – Hospital & Inpatient Compounding
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician III to join our inpatient pharmacy operations team. In this advanced role, you will work under limited direct pharmacist supervision to prepare, compound (hazardous and non-hazardous), package, and dispense medications and pharmaceuticals following strict hospital procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role involves significant interaction with automated medication systems, intravenous (IV) compounding technology, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Medication Preparation & Compounding: Prepare, mix, and compound hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile medications using vertical and horizontal laminar airflow hoods, DoseEdge, and Simplify797 technology.
- Automated Dispensing & Systems: Operate automated medication dispensing cabinets, hospital EHR/pharmacy software, Alaris smart pumps, and specialized IV room equipment.
- Inpatient & Retail Support: Fill, dispense, and manage pharmaceutical orders for hospital inpatients, outpatient clinics, and staff, maintaining strict controls and inventory accuracy.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain clear, professional communication with pharmacists, nurses, technicians, and ancillary clinical staff to ensure prompt medication delivery.
- Pharmaceutical Calculations: Execute precise mathematical calculations involving fractions, ratios, decimals, and dosage conversions.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years of overall Pharmacy Technician experience [Required].
- Pharmacy retail experience [Required].
- Minimum 6+ months of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience [Required].
- Demonstrated proficiency in hazardous and non-hazardous compounding [Required].
- Licensure & Certifications:
- Active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) [Required].
- Active State Pharmacy Technician Registration/License [Required].
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through AHA or Red Cross [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong mathematical proficiency, intermediate computer skills with automated pharmacy software, ability to work independently within established policies, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Skills
EHRBLS