Pharmacy Tech

About Us

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, additional care facilities, and real estate for future development. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope, and capability, building a presence in new markets and curating compassionate environments for those entrusting us with their care.

Today, Tenet is a leading health system and services platform that includes 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers. Our operations span three businesses: hospitals and physicians, USPI, and Conifer Health Solutions. We are differentiated by our top-notch medical specialists and service lines tailored to each community we serve.

About the Role

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility.

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community healthcare system between Worcester and Boston, committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care close to home. The 307-bed system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including purchasing, inventory control, sterile product preparation, and automated dispensing cabinet maintenance. This role performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions for neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, both inpatient and outpatient.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
• Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner.
• Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately.
• Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records.
• Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins.
• Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
• Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
• Prepare simple IV admixtures (excluding chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP and USP ).
• Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards, and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law.

Preferred:

• Hospital experience.
• Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification.

Physical Demands

• Lift/position up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, and auditory ability to perform all related duties.

Pay

$15.01 - $22.52 hourly. Individual wages are determined based on qualifications and experience.