- Salary
- $25 – $40
- Location
- 55 Fruit Street Boston (White Building), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
This opportunity is for a rotating 8-on, 6-off schedule (10-hour shifts).Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include responsibilities of technical training, compliance, and participation in departmental projects and initiatives. This requires successful experience and documented performance in focused key activities.
These tasks are designed to support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies as applicable. Most tasks require the review and authorization of a licensed pharmacist.
Medication reconciliation during transitions of care from the community to hospital setting is essential for patient safety and to optimize inpatient care. This process begins with a thorough history of all regular medication use prior to admission (prescribed and non-prescribed), using several different information sources. The medication history pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the medication history pharmacist, will systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications. This medication list will then be confirmed with a second source that may include a pharmacy, mail order, or nursing facility documentation. Following completion, the pharmacy technician will document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff and pharmacy staff.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
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) required
Experience
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required
PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
- 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.
- Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$25.13 - $40.70/Hourly
Grade
6
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.
