Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Inpatient Pharmacy, Per Diem
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, MA, United States
Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Inpatient Pharmacy, Per Diem
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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$15.00 - $24.58
Schedule: Holidays – one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday; Weekends – every other weekend. Shift: 4‑Mixed Shift, 8 Hours. Scheduled Hours: 0700-0330. Hours: 0. Cost Center: 10020 – 3800 Pharmacy.
This position may have a signing bonus. Eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.
Major Responsibilities
Processes orders using pharmacy computer system. Delivers patient medications to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment with capability of troubleshooting any technical problem.
Prepares and packages medications for delivery to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Maintains inventory including floor stock medication, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications.
Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and maintains respect for patient confidentiality. Generates necessary pharmacy reports.
Conducts medication room inspections in assigned patient care area in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner from physician orders.
Triage pharmacy calls.
Repackages all bulk drugs in units of use containers.
Maintains a clean work area and assists in quality indicator monitoring. Participates in identifying problems or areas for improvement and assists supervisor with problem‑solving projects and improving operations; participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and/or teams.
Attends process improvement meetings implementing a minimum of 1 documented idea per year.
Ensure that all yearly competencies are up to date including but not limited to fingertip sampling, media fill testing and annual departmental continuing education.
Position Qualifications
License/Certification/Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician in Training license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Experience/Skills:
Proficiency in math and knowledge and ability to use a computer.
Must be able to follow complicated verbal and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.
Focus on attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines required.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the responsibilities listed in this description may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? Click here to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$15.00 - $24.58
Schedule: Holidays – one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday; Weekends – every other weekend. Shift: 4‑Mixed Shift, 8 Hours. Scheduled Hours: 0700-0330. Hours: 0. Cost Center: 10020 – 3800 Pharmacy.
This position may have a signing bonus. Eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.
Major Responsibilities
Processes orders using pharmacy computer system. Delivers patient medications to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment with capability of troubleshooting any technical problem.
Prepares and packages medications for delivery to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Maintains inventory including floor stock medication, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications.
Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and maintains respect for patient confidentiality. Generates necessary pharmacy reports.
Conducts medication room inspections in assigned patient care area in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner from physician orders.
Triage pharmacy calls.
Repackages all bulk drugs in units of use containers.
Maintains a clean work area and assists in quality indicator monitoring. Participates in identifying problems or areas for improvement and assists supervisor with problem‑solving projects and improving operations; participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and/or teams.
Attends process improvement meetings implementing a minimum of 1 documented idea per year.
Ensure that all yearly competencies are up to date including but not limited to fingertip sampling, media fill testing and annual departmental continuing education.
Position Qualifications
License/Certification/Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician in Training license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Experience/Skills:
Proficiency in math and knowledge and ability to use a computer.
Must be able to follow complicated verbal and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.
Focus on attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines required.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the responsibilities listed in this description may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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