Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Perform advanced technical and clerical support tasks, focusing on medication reconciliation during patient transitions of care. This includes interviewing patients and caregivers to obtain accurate medication histories and documenting findings in medical records.
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
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Job Summary This opportunity is for a rotating 8-on, 6-off schedule (10-hour shifts).
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include responsibilities of technical training, compliance, and participation in departmental projects and initiatives. This requires successful experience and documented performance in focused key activities.
These tasks are designed to support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and other regulatory agencies as applicable. Most tasks require the review and authorization of a licensed pharmacist.
Medication reconciliation during transitions of care from the community to hospital setting is essential for patient safety and to optimize inpatient care.
This process begins with a thorough history of all regular medication use prior to admission (prescribed and non-prescribed), using several different information sources.
The medication history pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the medication history pharmacist, will systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications.
This medication list will then be confirmed with a second source that may include a pharmacy, mail order, or nursing facility documentation.
Following completion, the pharmacy technician will document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff and pharmacy staff.
Qualifications: Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Experience Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required PTCB Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification required
Work Location 55 Fruit Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $25.13 - $40.70/Hourly Grade 6
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Requires a High School Diploma, state pharmacy technician licensure, and CPhT and CSPT certifications. Candidates must have 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience.
Market context
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