Level I - Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Level I for a job in Natick, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Pharmacy Technician
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

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Up to $5,000   Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

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MetroWest Medical Center  is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare 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.

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Onboarding Process :  Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

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Summary

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The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including : purchasing, inventory control of all drug classes, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. Also performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions to all neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients and outpatients.

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Responsibilities

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This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to) : 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.

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Qualifications

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Education

Required :   High school graduate or equivalent

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Experience

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Required : Must be 18 years of age

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Preferred : Hospital experience.

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Certifications

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Required :   Registered Pharmacy Technician license / certification, as required by state law.

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Preferred : Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification

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Physical Demand

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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, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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Tenet Mass Job ID #2503003256-8. Posted job title : Pharmacy Technician I FT Rotating

About Tenet Massachusetts

Facilities :

Saint Vincent Hospital – Worcester, MA

MetroWest Medical Center – Framingham, MA

Leonard Morse Hospital – Natick, MA (part of MWMC)

MA - SVH

Tenet’s Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for

Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in state-of-the-art treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of our community.

MA - MWMC

Tenet’s MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for your entire family including 24-hour

emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

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