Beth Israel Lahey Health
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary
$27 - $36 / HOUR
Responsible for preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, including hazardous and chemotherapeutic agents, in compliance with USP standards. Coordinates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure the timely delivery of medications and manages automated dispensing machines.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and valid Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration and certification. Candidates must have 1-3 years of related work experience and proficiency with computer systems.
Job Profile Summary Responsible for unit dose distribution including familiarity with medications, dosage forms and storage requirements. May also compound sterile and non-sterile medication preparations. Communicates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications. Delivers medications, including controlled substances, to nursing areas and ancillary departments in accordance with established policies and procedures, and DEA and DPH regulations.
Essential Responsibilities: 1. Restocks automated dispensing machines (ADSs) and floor stock medications. Follows relevant Epic workflows including but not limited to loading medications, dispensing doses, dispense tracking, and fulfilling cart fill items. 2. Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations. 3. Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP 797 & USP 800 standards. Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures, maintains cleanliness in sterile areas, and completes relevant Quality Assurance processes. 4. Compounds non-sterile products and repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging in accordance with all Federal USP 795 & USP 800 standards. 5. Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy & automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures that all expired/damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA & NIOSH regulations. 6. Participates in the continued training of and provides mentorship to students and pharmacy technicians. 7. Prepares specialized sterile and/or non-sterile products including TPNs, neonatal, hazardous, and chemotherapeutic & study medications in accordance with Federal USP 797, USP 795, and USP 800 standards. 8. Suggests workflow efficiencies and works with the Technician III staff and Lead technicians to help implement new practices. 9. Maintain staffing in two or more areas of the pharmacy. Required Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or GED required. 2. Pharmacy Technician (Massachusetts) - Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or Certificate 2 EXCPT. 3. Employee must remain in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy including maintenance of registration and fees. 4. 1-3 years related work experience required. 5. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
1. 3-6 months experience as a hospital pharmacy technician. 2. Ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations. 3. Familiarity with medications: generic and trade names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems Pay Range: $27.00 - $36.34 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
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