Pharmacy Receiving Technician MGH

Job Summary

Pharmacy Receiving Technician MGH role at Mass General Brigham
. The MGH Pharmacy Receiving team oversees and participates in the successful intake of pharmaceutical items for the entire department and various outpatient clinics. Leveraging inventory technologies, team members work to accurately receive, stock, and distribute medications throughout the institution. Receiving staff operate within the MGH Pharmacy Supply Chain team, collaborating with healthcare personnel and vendors to ensure the highest quality of inventory management is delivered.

Hours of operation are typically daytime weekdays with occasional Saturdays. Skills required for candidates include high attention to detail, the ability to lift and move heavy objects (between 25-50 pounds), ability to work independently, strong oral communication, and basic office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook etc.).

• Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit specific.
• Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• 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.

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Pharmacy Technician [State License] – Generic – HR Only required. Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
• Experience: Previous hospital‑related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired. 1‑2 years required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non‑sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses. Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations. Continuously improve skills necessary for area‑specific technology, including but not limited to robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system. Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assist. device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Onsite

90 Blossom Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

$18.22 – $26.06/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

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