South Shore Health·Weymouth, Massachusetts
The Pharmacy Technician performs routine drug order filling, medication compounding, and inventory management under the supervision of a pharmacist. They are also responsible for replenishing automated dispensing cabinets and code carts within the hospital setting.
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Requisition Number: R-23310 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Pharmacy Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 20 Shift: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy Services, performs a wide variety of Pharmacy duties to meet the needs for patients in the hospital.
Pharmacy Technician duties include filling routine drug orders for unit dose medications, refilling medications in Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Cabinets, performing Non-Sterile and Sterile Compounding .
Other duties include repackaging of medication into unit dose barcoded packages, replenishes code carts drug supply and performs inventory duties for the Central Pharmacy operation.
Compensation Pay Range: $17.42 - $23.45 Minimum Education - Preferred High school level of education.
Minimum Work Experience Miniumum of 3 months work experience as Pharmacy Technician preferred. Hospital pharmacy experience desirable.
Required Licenses / Registrations - Requirement to practice a profession. Licenses are granted by a licensing board in accordance with state law. Example - Registered Nurse (RN) RPT or RPI - Registered Pharmacy Technician or Registered Pharmacy Intern
Required Certifications - Certifies a specific competency or recognition in a professional achievement.
CPhT or ExCPT- Certified Pharmacy Technician Part Time Day/Evenings/Weekends (2 evenings per week) with every 3rd weekend Evening shifts are 230 pm -11pm Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Pharmacy Technician - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts)
Candidates should have a high school education and a minimum of 3 months of pharmacy technician experience. Required certifications include a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential and a Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy license.
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