Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician MGH
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician
Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician MGH
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. We are a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service.
SummaryUnder the direction of pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
Essential Functions- Assist in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Deliver and distribute medications to patient care areas.
- Utilize area‑specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
- Perform cycle counts as necessary.
- Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, perform required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable.
- May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under appropriate state controls, or maintain code cart inventory.
- Receive and sort shipments of medications and supplies.
- Recommend drug‑related labs and interpret results when appropriate.
- Deliver and stock pharmacy inventory.
- Maintain inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), including charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
- Assist in training more junior staff.
- Provide information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Licenses and CredentialsPharmacy Technician [State License] – required.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – required.
ExperienceHospital‑related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2‑3 years preferred.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
- Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.
- 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.
- Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
- Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs‑35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
- Climbing Rarely (< 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
- Crawling Rarely (< 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (< 2%)
- Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
- Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
- Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Onsite
Work Location32 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Employee TypeRegular
Work ShiftRotating (United States of America)
Pay RangeDetails provided upon offer.
EEO StatementThe General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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