Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary :

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceuticals under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist and in compliance with the Holyoke Medical Center's (HMC) mission, policies, procedures, and goals and those of the Pharmacy Department, and all regulatory agencies.

Minimum Requirements :

Technician Level I

Education : High School graduate or equivalent. Refer to the requirements of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy Regulations.

Licenses / Registrations : Current registration as a pharmacy technician or technician trainee with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.

Experience : Health-system pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.

Technician Level II

Education : All requirements for level I and successful completion of the HMC Technician Training program.

Licenses / Registrations : Current registration as a pharmacy technician with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. An active national certification as a pharmacy technician (e.g. : PTCB).

Experience : At least 500 hours of experience in a health-system pharmacy.

Technician Level III

Education : All requirements for levels I and II, plus successful completion of the HMC Intravenous Technician Training program.

Licenses / Registrations : Current registration as a pharmacy technician with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. National certification as a pharmacy technician (e.g. : PTCB).

Quality Assurance : Participation with and maintenance of negative media fill and fingertip testing at required intervals.

Experience : At least 500 hours of experience as a Technician Level II.

Technician Level IV

Education : All requirements for prior levels, plus successful completion of the HMC Chemotherapy Technician Training program.

Licenses / Registrations : Current registration as a pharmacy technician with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. National certification as a pharmacy technician (e.g. : PTCB).

Quality Assurance : Participation with and maintenance of negative media fill and fingertip testing at required intervals. Participation with and maintenance of health screenings.

Experience : At least 1000 hours of experience as a Technician Level III.

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