Pharmacy Technician

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job Description :

Under the direction of a pharmacist, the technician is responsible for the accurate preparation of a variety of sterile products including, but not limited to : IV solutions, epidurals, chemotherapy, TPN, and unit dose products. Other duties include ordering and restocking medications and supplies as well as restocking automated dispensing device, reviewing related reports, identifying and bringing issues to the attention of the pharmacist in charge.

Prepares a variety of sterile products in accordance with current USP 797 guidelines.

Repackages bulk medications into unit-dose packaging including appropriate labeling and bar-code.

Demonstrates good working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems (Meditech).

Demonstrates good working knowledge of automated dispensing device (Omnicell).

Orders and restocks medications and supplies from a variety of sources, paying close attention to price and quantity.

Performs monthly evaluations of all nursing and ancillary units where medications are stocked for proper storage and removal of expired or soon to expire medications.

Maintains proper records of the evaluations and discusses with the pharmacist-in-charge.

Performs other general functions necessary as determined by the Pharmacy Director or Pharmacist in charge.

Accurately rebuilds and reconciles anesthesia kits daily. All discrepancies are promptly reported to the Director or Pharmacist in charge.

Accurately enters patient medication charges into Meditech

Maintains Massachusetts Pharmacy technician registration

Assists in training and instruction of new technicians

Minimum Education

High School diploma required

Minimum Work Experience

2 years hospital related experience preferred

Required Licenses

( Massachusetts, United States ) Pharmacy Technician

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license required

Pay Range : $22.68 - $30.52

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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