Pharmacy Technician I

Job Description

• Processes prescription orders in a timely manner, retrieves, counts, measures and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed.
• Responsible for filling, pickup and delivery of patient specific medication. This includes delivery of medications to appropriate areas in a timely manner so that patients receive the correct medications at the correct time as well as packing, processing, and tracking orders.
• Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximizes patient care outcomes.
• Obtains information for new prescriptions and/or reconciliation purposes accurately and in accordance to the law.
• Refers all clinician and customer clinical questions to a pharmacist in a timely manner.
• Retrieves and files pharmacy prescriptions, records, and logs in the appropriate files and in accordance to law
• Prepare, label, and deliver medications accurately and safely using systems like Pyxis and Epic. · Maintain inventory, check expiration dates, and ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Aid in receiving orders, compounding non-sterile mixtures, and pre-packaging medications.
• Handle hazardous medications and waste according to safety protocols and PPE guidelines.
• Support pharmacists with medication preparation, phone calls, and documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections of medication areas and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Train new technicians and contribute to process improvements and departmental standards. Abide by and maintain excellent familiarity with appropriate department policies and procedures.
• Adapts to changes in the department based on needs including but not limited to offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments.
• If applicable, assists with enrollment process for any/all patient support programs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have one of the following a Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech Licenses, Pharmacy Trainee License, or Pharmacy Intern license
• Preferred: CPht, Knowledge of Epic, 0-1 years of hospital setting experience, Previous experience with Quality Assurance

Other Requirements

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time