UMass Memorial Health·Southbridge, Massachusetts
The pharmacy technician performs medication-related tasks including packaging, preparation, and distribution of drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist. They are responsible for compounding chemotherapy and hazardous medications using aseptic techniques while maintaining regulatory documentation and inventory.
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$20.11 - $36.19
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours: Per Diem, As Needed, Weekday, M-F, 8a-4p
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 0
25080 - 3801 Cancer Center Pharmacy
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the direct supervision of a supervisor/manager/pharmacist performs medication related tasks such as packaging, preparation of all forms of medications, record keeping, and all aspects of drug distribution. Assists in the transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Certified by one of the national governing bodies such as Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB, or the National Healthcareer Association ExCPT.
1 year experience in preparing chemotherapy and hazardous medications.
Position requires proficiency in math and the knowledge and ability to use a computer.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.
Coverage for available shifts: 8am-4pm Mon-Friday
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.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy. Additionally, certification from a national body like PTCB or ExCPT and at least one year of experience in preparing chemotherapy and hazardous medications are required.
Market context
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