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Job Summary
Under 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
-Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations.
-Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
-Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
-Performs cycle counts as necessary.
-Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. performs 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 the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.
-Receives and sorts shipments of medications and supplies.
-Recommend drug-related labs and interpret results when appropriate.
-Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
-Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
-Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
-Provides information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.
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Qualifications
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
Hospital-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 the 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.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- M-F schedule, shifts range from 6 AM-6 PM EST
- Hybrid position floating between locations in Somerville, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Salem Hospital, and Mass General Hospital.
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Pay Range
$ - $31.71/HourlyĀ
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Grade
4
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EEO Statement:
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership ālooks likeā by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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