Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III

BMC Software • Boston, MA

2d • $27 - $38

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. POSITION SUMMARY: As a BMC Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be preparing and distributing medications, operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory, performing daily quality assurance audits, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. You will assists in training staff under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Managers and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to help further BMC’s mission of providing exceptional care for all.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by the hire date (Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification)
• Must also have national certification from Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT)
• Work requires 4 years pharmacy technician experience.
• Must be able to compound Pediatric IV, Chemo IV and must maintain competency in all areas of inpatient pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with sterile (IV) compounding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and distributing both sterile (IV) and non-sterile medications, cleaning and maintaining sterile products areas, operating pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory and supplies, performing daily quality assurance monitoring, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records
• Communicates to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor on malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions
• Attends and participates in hospital and other management training and development workshops.
• Technicians will be required to complete the following prior to working in the IV room: IV Room Competency exam (minimum passing score of 90%) USP 797 Competency exam (minimum passing score of 85%) Hazardous Drug Competency exam (minimum 90%) Pediatric Competency exam (90%)

Benefits

• Sign on bonus
• Competitive pay
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and generous employee discounts
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees