Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem

Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures to provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in non-complex sterile and non-sterile medication preparation activities including:
  • Preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous dosage formulations following a master formulary sheets or label.
  • Preparing sterile compounds following a recipe or production instructions.
• Operates advanced, automated technology to assist in preparation and documentation of sterile products.
• Picks medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Completes inventory management activities which include properly securing, storing, and maintaining all required records.
• Fills floor stock remote orders (e.g., Operating Room, Emergency Room) accurately (as determined by pharmacist check).
• Maintains storeroom areas assuring that supplies in short supply are ordered and that outdated medication is removed from stock immediately.
• Replenishes active stock from back-up stock as needed.
• Restocks medications into automated dispensing cabinets in appropriate patient care areas accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manages emergency medication inventory in carts/kits, including:
  • Ordering and maintaining adequate supply.
  • Accurately restocking and organizing to ensure consistent placement and uniformity.
  • Documenting medications used for charge purposes.
  • Removing expired/damaged products.
  • Performing regular checks on each unit.
• Maintains medication rooms by ensuring all appropriate medications are stocked in patient-specific bins in the automated dispensing cabinets and by removing expired and discontinued medications.
• Empties return bins in the automated dispensing cabinets as part of the weekly schedule.
• Utilizes the unit-dose machine to package bulk medications and appropriately compounds non-sterile medications following standard formulas and procedures.
• Performs assigned cycle counts of the carousel on a regular basis, maintaining adequate records of completion.
• Takes accountability for medication management in their assigned patient care area.
• Assists in keeping the Pharmacy neat and clean by caring for equipment and cleaning after compounding prescriptions, manufacturing bulk medications, unit dosing, etc.
• Conducts temperature inspections of the refrigerator in the automated dispensing machine.
• Performs financial transaction activities which may include:
  • Preparing patient billing information.
  • Billing third-party prescription benefits.
  • Troubleshooting insurance issues.
  • Selecting and using pharmacy pay codes, payers, and plans appropriate to each type of transaction.
• Inspects assigned medication storage areas monthly, maintaining adequate records of inspection.
• Greets and assists customers upon arrival to the pharmacy.
• Participates in point-of-sale cash transactions.
• Engages in customer service activities, including providing customer or patient assistance over the phone and triaging calls as appropriate.
• Ensures all assigned work is completed accurately by the end of each shift and all necessary quality control paperwork is completed accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet the needs of these departments and maintains a positive working relationship and image of the pharmacy department.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working group's achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• One (1) year of pharmacy-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Two (2) years of pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting.

Skills

• Ability to be organized and systematic.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Excellent telephone etiquette skills.
• Knowledge of hazardous substance handling, complex sterile compounding techniques, and mathematical calculations.
• Extensive knowledge of medications including brand and generic names, dosing forms, indications, formulary status, and strengths.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g., carts, IV rolling rack, and medication rolling racks) weighing 40 to 60 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate prescription medications and computer keyboard.
• Ability to see medications, computer screen, and reports.
• Reading automated dispensing reports regularly.
• Works in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes.
• May be exposed to broken glass and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Pay

Base pay range: $23.04 - $28.80 per hour.