Perioperative Pharmacy Technician MGH - Per Diem

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Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the pharmacist technician follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications.

Tasks may also include responsibilities related to technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments include roles throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

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• 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.
• Demonstrate 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. Can not accept experience in lieu of a degree.
• Licenses and Credentials: Pharmacy Technician state license required. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification preferred.
• Experience: Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years.
• 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 of 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/assisted 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

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Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

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