Pharmacy Technician III, Infusion Center, - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Tufts Medicine, Boston, MA, United States
Pharmacy Technician III - Infusion Center - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
This role focuses on providing pharmacy‑related services in a hospital or retail setting. The primary duties include delivering pharmaceuticals, preparing medications, managing inventory, conducting compliance audits, performing financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records.
Job Overview
Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs pharmacy‑related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include preparing, distributing, and inventorying medications, assisting with ordering and receiving, inspecting supplies, and maintaining pharmacy records.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
One (1) year of pharmacy‑related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree.
Two (2) years of pharmacy‑related experience in a hospital setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in non‑complex sterile and non‑sterile medication preparation activities, including preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous dosage formulations following a master formulary sheet or label; preparing sterile compounds following a recipe or production instructions.
Operates advanced, automated technology to assist in preparation and documentation of sterile products.
Picks medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment accurately and with reasonable speed.
Completes inventory management activities, which include properly securing, storing, and maintaining all required records.
Fills floor stock remote orders (i.e., Operating Room, Emergency Room, etc.) accurately as determined by pharmacist check.
Maintains storeroom areas, ensuring that supplies in short supply are ordered and that outdated medication is removed from stock immediately; replenishes active stock from backup stock as needed.
Restocks medications into automated dispensing cabinets in appropriate patient care areas accurately and in a timely manner.
Manages emergency medication inventory in carts/kits, including ordering and maintaining adequate supply, accurately restocking; organizing to ensure consistent placement and uniformity; documenting medications used for charge purposes; removing expired or damaged products; and performing regular checks on each unit.
Maintains medication rooms, ensuring all appropriate medications are stocked in patient‑specific bins in the automated dispensing cabinets and removing expired and discontinued medications.
Empties return bins in the automated dispensing cabinets as part of the weekly schedule.
Utilizes the unit‑dose machine to package bulk medications and appropriately compounds non‑sterile medications following standard formulas and procedures.
Performs assigned cycle counts of the carousel on a regular basis, maintaining adequate records of completion.
Takes accountability for medication management in assigned patient care area.
Assists in keeping the pharmacy neat and clean by caring for equipment and cleaning after compounding prescriptions, manufacturing bulk medications, unit dosing, etc.
Conducts temperature inspections of the refrigerator in the automated dispensing machine.
Performs financial transaction activities, which may include preparing patient billing information, billing third‑party prescription benefits, troubleshooting insurance issues, and selecting and using pharmacy pay codes, payers and plans appropriate to each type of transaction.
Inspects assigned medication storage areas monthly, maintaining adequate records of inspection; all assigned areas must be inspected every month to meet standard.
Greets and assists customers upon arrival to the pharmacy; participates in point‑of‑sale cash transactions; engages in customer service activities.
Provides customer or patient assistance over the phone and triages calls as appropriate.
All assigned work is completed accurately by the end of each shift and all necessary quality control paperwork is completed accurately and with reasonable speed.
Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet the needs of these departments and maintains a positive working relationship and image of the pharmacy department.
Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working groups’ achievement of goals and help foster a positive work environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Frequent reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level.
Pushing and/or moving non‑motorized equipment (e.g., carts, IV rolling rack, medication rolling racks, etc.) weighing 40 to 60 lbs.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate prescription medications and computer keyboard.
Ability to see medications, computer screen, and reports.
Reading automated dispensing reports regularly.
Works in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes.
May be exposed to broken glass and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to be organized and systematic.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform work in a timely and efficient manner.
Possess excellent telephone etiquette skills.
Knowledge of hazardous substance handling, complex sterile compounding techniques, and mathematical calculations.
Extensive knowledge of medications including brand and generic names, dosing forms, indications, formulary status and strengths.
Compensation & Benefits
At Tufts Medicine, the base pay range for this role is $24.65 – $30.82. Compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity. The organization offers a Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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This role focuses on providing pharmacy‑related services in a hospital or retail setting. The primary duties include delivering pharmaceuticals, preparing medications, managing inventory, conducting compliance audits, performing financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records.
Job Overview
Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs pharmacy‑related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities include preparing, distributing, and inventorying medications, assisting with ordering and receiving, inspecting supplies, and maintaining pharmacy records.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
One (1) year of pharmacy‑related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree.
Two (2) years of pharmacy‑related experience in a hospital setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in non‑complex sterile and non‑sterile medication preparation activities, including preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous dosage formulations following a master formulary sheet or label; preparing sterile compounds following a recipe or production instructions.
Operates advanced, automated technology to assist in preparation and documentation of sterile products.
Picks medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment accurately and with reasonable speed.
Completes inventory management activities, which include properly securing, storing, and maintaining all required records.
Fills floor stock remote orders (i.e., Operating Room, Emergency Room, etc.) accurately as determined by pharmacist check.
Maintains storeroom areas, ensuring that supplies in short supply are ordered and that outdated medication is removed from stock immediately; replenishes active stock from backup stock as needed.
Restocks medications into automated dispensing cabinets in appropriate patient care areas accurately and in a timely manner.
Manages emergency medication inventory in carts/kits, including ordering and maintaining adequate supply, accurately restocking; organizing to ensure consistent placement and uniformity; documenting medications used for charge purposes; removing expired or damaged products; and performing regular checks on each unit.
Maintains medication rooms, ensuring all appropriate medications are stocked in patient‑specific bins in the automated dispensing cabinets and removing expired and discontinued medications.
Empties return bins in the automated dispensing cabinets as part of the weekly schedule.
Utilizes the unit‑dose machine to package bulk medications and appropriately compounds non‑sterile medications following standard formulas and procedures.
Performs assigned cycle counts of the carousel on a regular basis, maintaining adequate records of completion.
Takes accountability for medication management in assigned patient care area.
Assists in keeping the pharmacy neat and clean by caring for equipment and cleaning after compounding prescriptions, manufacturing bulk medications, unit dosing, etc.
Conducts temperature inspections of the refrigerator in the automated dispensing machine.
Performs financial transaction activities, which may include preparing patient billing information, billing third‑party prescription benefits, troubleshooting insurance issues, and selecting and using pharmacy pay codes, payers and plans appropriate to each type of transaction.
Inspects assigned medication storage areas monthly, maintaining adequate records of inspection; all assigned areas must be inspected every month to meet standard.
Greets and assists customers upon arrival to the pharmacy; participates in point‑of‑sale cash transactions; engages in customer service activities.
Provides customer or patient assistance over the phone and triages calls as appropriate.
All assigned work is completed accurately by the end of each shift and all necessary quality control paperwork is completed accurately and with reasonable speed.
Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet the needs of these departments and maintains a positive working relationship and image of the pharmacy department.
Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working groups’ achievement of goals and help foster a positive work environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Frequent reaching and grasping below, at, and above shoulder level.
Pushing and/or moving non‑motorized equipment (e.g., carts, IV rolling rack, medication rolling racks, etc.) weighing 40 to 60 lbs.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate prescription medications and computer keyboard.
Ability to see medications, computer screen, and reports.
Reading automated dispensing reports regularly.
Works in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes.
May be exposed to broken glass and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to be organized and systematic.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform work in a timely and efficient manner.
Possess excellent telephone etiquette skills.
Knowledge of hazardous substance handling, complex sterile compounding techniques, and mathematical calculations.
Extensive knowledge of medications including brand and generic names, dosing forms, indications, formulary status and strengths.
Compensation & Benefits
At Tufts Medicine, the base pay range for this role is $24.65 – $30.82. Compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity. The organization offers a Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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