Performs hazardous and nonhazardous sterile and nonsterile compounding under pharmacist supervision. Responsible for medication delivery, refilling automated dispensing machines, and maintaining documentation for IV drugs and controlled substances.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma, current Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy license, and national certification (PTCB or ExCPT). Candidates must have 3 years of previous experience and proficiency in sterile compounding guidelines (USP 797/800).
high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementComputer LiteracyRegulatory ComplianceAseptic TechniqueSterile CompoundingChemotherapy PreparationMath ProficiencyParenteral NutritionAutomated Dispensing MachinesNonsterile CompoundingPharmacy TechnologyIV Drug Preparation
Job description
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $23.81 - $35.08 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: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: 40hr, Nights-4x10hr shifts ( 9pm - 7am) Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10020 - 3800 Pharmacy Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees) This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding, nonsterile compounding, delivers medications, and is responsible for refilling and loading of medications into automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
Performs other medication related tasks such as packaging, preparation of oral and IV medications, record keeping, and all aspects of their distribution.
Assists in the transportation and handling of controlled substances and all required documentation as related to their delivery.
Maintains 50 % of time performing sterile compounding activities and/or specialized tasks, including addressing MAR messages, code cart management, controlled substance receiving/reconciliation and medication ordering.
Major Responsibilities: Prepares intravenous (IV) drugs using aseptic technique in compounding parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy and other IV drugs.
Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and maintains respect for patient confidentiality.
Benefits
Signing Bonus
Generates necessary pharmacy reports.
Performs all major responsibilities of an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
Complies with all state and federal standards for compounding medications.
Prepare sterile parenteral products from a patient order including additive, volume and concentration.
Prepare batch preparations of sterile compounded products for high use items.
Maintain inventory and supplies needed for sterile compounding and order supplies for IV area.
Maintain standards for certification in aseptic technique.
Proficient with all pharmacy technology and equipment and proper use of all compounding systems.
Document compounded products using appropriate technology (Simplify, Epic, IMS, etc) Support training new technicians in sterile compounding and other specialized tasks.
Monthly air and surface sampling, as appropriate.
Demonstrates appropriate behavior in ISO classified environments (handwashing, garbing, aseptic technique).
Temperature/humidity monitoring (room air, refrigerators, freezers, incubators) and associated documentation.
Pressure monitoring and documentation.
Proper use and maintenance of Primary Engineering Controls.
Perform inspections of area and removes outdated medications and supplies.
Assists with yearly inventory in assigned areas.
Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 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 Must pass and remain competent with UMass sterile compounding program and guidelines which follow USP 797/800 standards.
Experience/Skills: Required: 3 years of previous experience.
Position requires proficiency in math and, 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.
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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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.
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And an easier, less stressful experience.
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We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
