Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient, Per Diem
About Bmc
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is dedicated to providing exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our staff works together to achieve this goal, supported by a culture that values respect, training, and development.
Position Summary
As a BMC Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will prepare and distribute medications, operate and monitor pharmacy automated technology systems, maintain inventory, perform quality assurance audits, provide customer service, and maintain pharmacy records. You will assist in training staff under the supervision of the Pharmacy Managers and Technician Supervisor.
Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician I
- Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
- Schedule: Per Diem, every other weekend, rotating shifts
Job Responsibilities
- Performs data entry tasks such as prescription transcription and entry, resolves third-party insurance claim issues, contacts providers as appropriate for the pharmacist while maintaining confidentiality.
- Prepares prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieves, counts, measures, and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed.
- Ensures all work is checked by a pharmacist.
- Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximizes patient care outcomes.
- Communicates to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor on malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions.
Job Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern 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), or within 6 months from start date.
- Pharmacy students who have completed 2 years of education in an approved college/school of pharmacy are eligible for pharmacy internship, and may be waived for the required experience.
- 6 months - 1 year of work experience preferred.
Job Benefits
- 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
About The Department
The Department of Inpatient Pharmacy at Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a key component of our mission to deliver exceptional and equitable care. We are committed to promoting health equity, nursing excellence, and more, and we strive to create a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and unwavering support for our staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.