Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient

Schedule: Full Time

About the Role

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I provides essential pharmacy services, including medication preparation and distribution, operating automated pharmacy technology systems, inventory management, quality assurance audits, customer service, and record maintenance. This role operates under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and collaborates with an interdisciplinary patient care team to ensure high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy services. The position may also involve assisting in staff training under the guidance of Pharmacy Managers and Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, provides effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services.
• Performs data entry tasks, including prescription transcription and entry.
• Resolves third-party insurance claim issues.
• Contacts providers as appropriate for the pharmacist, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Prepares prescription orders in a timely manner, retrieving, counting, measuring, and preparing medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds.
• Ensures all work is checked by a pharmacist.
• Supports pharmacist needs for pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
• Dispenses prescriptions to the correct patient professionally and courteously.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor.
• Assists with maintaining inventory levels and pulling outdated/recalled merchandise.
• Maintains professional and specialized competency through continuing education, literature review, and/or professional meetings.
• Participates in experiences necessary for skill development and training.
• Attends and participates in hospital and management training and development workshops.
• Adapts to changes in departmental needs, including assisting team members, floating, and adjusting assignments.
• Maintains medical information confidentiality as per established protocols.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including patient rights.
• Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards for decision making and supporting mission/goals.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Adheres to all of BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have/maintain national technician certification through PTCB or exCPT (or within 6 months from start date).

Qualifications

Education

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy or have a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License.

Experience

• None required; 6 months - 1 year experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Requires effective interpersonal skills to interact with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
• Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions with precision, accuracy, and dependability.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong math skills required, including the ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios/proportions) accurately.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Compensation Range

• $25.51 - $34.33