Boston Medical Center
Working under the day-to-day supervision of pharmacists and Pharmacy Leadership, the technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes, but is not limited to: receiving, distribution, management of expiration dates, inventory management in Pyxis, storage, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works under the supervision of:
Pharmacy Leadership
Pharmacists
Ordering/Receiving:
Assists with receiving orders from wholesalers
Scans deliveries and inventories items with appropriate stickers
Confirms each medication is scannable, involving a pharmacist when necessary
Maintains proper stock levels by informing in writing when items are low
Repackages medications from bulk to unit-dose when needed
Compounding:
Performs calculations for dosing, conversions, admixture volumes
Prepares clean room and sterile products, following policies and procedures
Prepares low and medium risk sterile and non-sterile compounds
Uses aseptic technique and universal precautions
Inventory Management:
Checks expiration dates and manages medication inventory
Resolves medication issues and conducts monthly inspections
Ensures proper labeling and disposal of medications and hazardous substances
Assists with semi-annual inventory activities
Fills Medication Orders:
Selects proper drugs and doses accurately
Organizes medications for checking and delivery
Refills trays and kits as needed
Delivers Medication:
Performs timely rounds to patient care areas
Delivers medications to appropriate locations and updates ADC with current information
Returns medications from floors when necessary
Fills Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC):
Understands loading/unloading processes
Fills ADC accurately using scanners and troubleshoots minor issues
Communication and Professionalism:
Provides excellent customer service and communicates effectively
Maintains professionalism, neat appearance, and organized workspace
Supports training of new staff and complies with HIPAA
Maintains Logs and Handles Controlled Substances:
Documents daily logs accurately
Reports discrepancies and handles controlled substances with care and accuracy
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Effective written and oral communication
Basic math skills for compounding
Ability to work in a team and problem solve
High level of customer service
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE:
Maintains licensure as CPhT and State registration
Completes educational modules, including Steward University
Performs required tests such as gloved fingertip and media fill
Day and evening shifts with every other weekend required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works under the supervision of:
Pharmacy Leadership
Pharmacists
Ordering/Receiving:
Assists with receiving orders from wholesalers
Scans deliveries and inventories items with appropriate stickers
Confirms each medication is scannable, involving a pharmacist when necessary
Maintains proper stock levels by informing in writing when items are low
Repackages medications from bulk to unit-dose when needed
Compounding:
Performs calculations for dosing, conversions, admixture volumes
Prepares clean room and sterile products, following policies and procedures
Prepares low and medium risk sterile and non-sterile compounds
Uses aseptic technique and universal precautions
Inventory Management:
Checks expiration dates and manages medication inventory
Resolves medication issues and conducts monthly inspections
Ensures proper labeling and disposal of medications and hazardous substances
Assists with semi-annual inventory activities
Fills Medication Orders:
Selects proper drugs and doses accurately
Organizes medications for checking and delivery
Refills trays and kits as needed
Delivers Medication:
Performs timely rounds to patient care areas
Delivers medications to appropriate locations and updates ADC with current information
Returns medications from floors when necessary
Fills Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC):
Understands loading/unloading processes
Fills ADC accurately using scanners and troubleshoots minor issues
Communication and Professionalism:
Provides excellent customer service and communicates effectively
Maintains professionalism, neat appearance, and organized workspace
Supports training of new staff and complies with HIPAA
Maintains Logs and Handles Controlled Substances:
Documents daily logs accurately
Reports discrepancies and handles controlled substances with care and accuracy
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Effective written and oral communication
Basic math skills for compounding
Ability to work in a team and problem solve
High level of customer service
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE:
Maintains licensure as CPhT and State registration
Completes educational modules, including Steward University
Performs required tests such as gloved fingertip and media fill
Day and evening shifts with every other weekend required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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