Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable regulations.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and deliver medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
• Replenish and audit medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets; process returns, recalls, and expired products.
• Handle, prepare, and deliver controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Apply pharmacy knowledge, perform calculations, access drug information, and follow proper medication handling and storage practices to support safe medication distribution.
• Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient departmental operations.
• Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to gather information and triage inquiries.
• Follow established policies and procedures, support daily pharmacy operations, assist with training junior staff and trainees, and perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Pharmacy Technician License – Massachusetts required
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) Required
• Pharmacy Technician 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion when handling patient-related information.
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
• Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances, if applicable, in accordance with state regulations.