Pharmacy Technician II Oncology

About the role

The MassGeneral Cancer Institute at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a compounding pharmacy technician to support their busy cancer center. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sterile compounding experience to further their training in compounding chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently fill prescription orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Select the correct medications, measure the appropriate quantities, and label prescriptions accurately.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies, monitor expiration dates, and assist with organizing pharmacy inventory.
• Receive and interpret prescription orders, ensuring they are complete and accurate.
• Verify patient information, insurance details, and medication dosages.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve any discrepancies or issues that may arise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• No experience in compounding is required; training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, inventory management, and prescription processing.
• Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems and other relevant technology.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to perform accurate calculations and measurements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Additional Job Details

(if applicable)

Pay Range

$22.84 - $26.80/Hourly Grade 4

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.