Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Crosstown Pharmacy, Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient/Retail Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for providing technician pharmacy services with an emphasis on performing assigned tasks that require increased competency skills relating to patient medication therapy. Basic functions include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and compliance audits, delivery of prescriptions to discharge patients, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The Pharmacy Technician II works under the direct supervision of the pharmacists,  and/or the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high quality patient focused pharmacy service. 

Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Department: Crosstown Pharmacy

Schedule: Per Diem

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Participates in performance and/or quality improvement initiatives by actively sharing ideas and cooperating with the execution of initiatives to improve operations and quality

Participates in the creation and maintenance of a healthy work environment.  A healthy work environment is one where people feel supported, held accountable, where standards are applied and expectations are clear.  A healthy work environment is one where leadership supports and leads, models behavioral standards and sets the example for how to do all things right.

Critical responsibilities related to this:

• Adapt to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc.
• Being engaged in the department, including owning team decisions, and supporting department and/or organizational initiatives.
• Hold self and others to the highest ethical standards, and act with honor above all.
• Help improve efficiency, safety or otherwise support department goals
• Help initiate and maintain controls, cost savings initiatives, systems and clinical programs to lower costs while maintaining the highest level of care.

Is fiscally responsible to the department

• Be productive and efficient within your shift, not using unnecessary overtime
• Use equipment and supplies with respect, finding ways to save everyday
• Be flexible in the work you do daily to allow the department to care for patients here in the safest, most efficient manner possible
• Demonstrate through consistent action a respect for the financial health of the department and the organization

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other duties as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Requires a high school diploma (or state accepted equivalency).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Board of Pharmacy or have a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License.
• Must be Certified by a Board approved credentialing program, PTCB or exCPT.  Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification.
• Must pass a departmental administered written exam

EXPERIENCE:

• Outpatient/Retail: Minimum of 2 years outpatient pharmacy as a Tech I or equal experience required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Effective interpersonal skills to interact cooperatively with hospital staff, patients/families/visitors, and pharmacy colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize essential tasks, solve problems and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail and within a specified time period in a fast-paced, and high acuity environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both orally and in writing) including ability to interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability.
• Ability to multi-task, handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Basic computer proficiency including ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans