Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Job description
Job Summary
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned, and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with policy. The technician may assist with onboarding and technical training and participate in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and distribute medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
- Manage medication inventory, storage areas, automated dispensing cabinets, returns, recalls, expired products, and investigational drugs.
- Handle controlled substances and sterile compounded preparations in compliance with applicable laws, USP standards, study protocols, and organizational policies.
- Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support safe and efficient pharmacy services.
- Maintain cleanroom standards through proper garbing, aseptic practices, cleaning, environmental monitoring, documentation, and competency testing, if applicable.
- Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and clinical staff to gather information, triage inquiries, and coordinate medication needs.
- Support pharmacy operations by training junior staff, preparing reports, completing audits, assisting with workflow and inventory control, and performing assigned duties.
Requirements
- 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 1-2 years required
- Understand HIPAA privacy rules and use discretion when handling patient-related information
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications
- Proficient with math calculations
- 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 in accordance with state regulations
- Multi-task and prioritize tasks under time constraints
- Command of area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and proper cleanroom practices for roles performing sterile compounding (if applicable)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.