Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Brigham and Women's Hospital
About the Role
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership, the Registered Pharmacy Technician performs a broad range of technical and operational duties to support the safe, timely, and efficient distribution of medications and delivery of pharmacy services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This role requires patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and deliver medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
- Replenish and audit medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets, and process medication returns, recalls, and expired products.
- Deliver controlled substances to automated dispensing machines in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and established policies.
- Apply pharmacy knowledge, calculations, drug information, and proper medication handling and storage practices to support safe medication distribution.
- Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient department operations.
- Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to obtain necessary information and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
- Follow established policies and pharmacist direction, support routine pharmacy operations, and perform other assigned duties as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose and stock medications.
- Assist with outpatient prescription processing.
- Stage and deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
- Maintain medication inventory through restocking, rotation, and monitoring of storage conditions.
- Complete required documentation and records accurately.
- Utilize area-specific technology and equipment, including automation, robotics, dispensing systems, and pharmacy information systems.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Pharmacy Technician License – Massachusetts required.
- Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) preferred.
- Pharmacy Technician experience: 0-1 year required.
- Ability to understand HIPAA privacy rules and use discretion when handling patient-related information.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications.
- Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
- Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks.
Work Location: 45 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly