Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician, Per Diem

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of irrigation, intravenous admixture solutions, and other, using aseptic technique.
• Fills unit dose, Automated Dispensing Machines (ADM), stock requisitions and maintain inventory levels in OR, Endo & OB.
• Delivers unit dose, ADM refills, intravenous solution and necessary pharmaceutical supplies to the nursing units.
• Fills medication labels, subject to final check by a pharmacist.
• Prepares pre-packaged medications in commonly used quantities.
• Assists with inventory control of supplies and medications. Receives and shelves supplies and medications. Performs cycle counts and monthly review of stock for expired medications.
• Cleans pharmacy equipment, utensils and work areas.

Education/Experience Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have passed Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration exam; all requirements of Pharmacy Technician Trainee
• Must know basic IV admixture processes as well as sterile procedures.
• Must have good math, computer and communication skills.
• Must have clear understanding of medication names (brand and generic), common dosing and sig codes, and medical terminology.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Registration/Certification

• Must be registered by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Technician
• Must be certified by the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board). If not certified, must obtain certification within 90 days of start.
• Must maintain license from Board of Pharmacy and continuing education requirements for PTCB.

Pay Range

$19.90 – $34.81