Certified Pharmacy Technician - Oncology / Infusion / OR - Waltham

About the role

We are looking for motivated, team-oriented technicians to join our growing practice in Waltham. As a member of our team, the experience you gain from working in multiple areas will accelerate your ability to advance your career through our new technician advancement program. Our most valued assets are our people, and we are looking for driven individuals who are eager to grow along with our burgeoning practice. This position offers new, exciting opportunities where no two days are ever same! We offer free parking, reimbursement of certification and licensure fees, and a collegial environment of versatile, hardworking team members. The position will cover both our infusion and OR pharmacies and offers a rotating schedule, with no nights or weekends.

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned, and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, handling controlled substances in accordance with policy, assisting with onboarding and technical training, and participating in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks integral to the operation of the pharmacy department
• Prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas
• Maintain medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control
• Use pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting
• Organize inventory and audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools
• Conduct safety and quality assurance audits
• Handle and prepare all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Escalate discrepancies
• Assist with onboarding and technical training of junior pharmacy technician and trainee team members
• Understand complex medication needs of patients and coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs
• Assist with the organization of the pharmacy's inventory and operational flow
• Prepare daily work reports and participate in inventory management and control
• Utilize area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required (experience cannot substitute for degree)
• Pharmacy Technician State License required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
• 0–1 year of pharmacy technician experience required

Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy rules and discretion in handling patient-related information
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications per organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities
• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
• Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks
• Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks under time constraints
• Ability to organize and maintain efficient work areas
• Command of area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information 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

Benefits

• Free parking
• Reimbursement of certification and licensure fees
• Collegial environment with versatile, hardworking team members
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities through technician advancement program
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs

Pay

$22.84 – $29.79 per hour (Grade 4). Base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors; the range reflects minimum job qualifications and does not encompass all elements of total compensation.

Schedule

Rotating shift, 40 hours per week, no nights or weekends.

Location

Onsite at 52 Second Avenue, Waltham.