Mass General Brigham
Per Diem / PRN Pharmacy Technician - $22 per hour
Mass General Brigham, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Pharmacy Technician for a per diem / prn job in Newton, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Pharmacy TechnicianDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingUp to 8.00 hours per weekShift:
8 hoursEmployment Type:
Per DiemAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
Qualifications: · High School diploma required · Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred · Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations. · Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds · Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts · Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern · Excellent communication and computer skills
Job Summary: Supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medications in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses Pyxis automated dispensing system, Meditech computer software, and prepares IV admixtures including Chemotherapy.Essential Functions: · Inventories and restocks supplies on shelves in immediate fill area daily · Prepares extemporaneous dosage forms not available from commercial sources · Assists IV Pharmacist in sterile compounding. · Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture IV Admixtures, small and large volume parenterals, irrigation solutions, skin tests, and other sterile dosage forms · Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture Total Parenteral Nutrition, including the aseptic transfer of amino acids to dextrose and the aseptic addition of electrolytes, trace elements, vitamins, and medications · Assembles and prepares chemotherapeutic agents including the aseptic transfer of chemotherapy agents to large volume parenterals using aseptic technique to assure sterility and negative pressure technique to assure no drug contact · Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for Pyxis automated dispensing machine after complete check by a registered pharmacist · Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas · Performs monthly stock checks for expired medications · Performs and records daily temperature checks of nursing unit refrigerators · Assembles and prepares medications for unit dose prepackaging · Performs monthly nursing unit inspections · Uses Meditech information system to charge/credit/view sensitive patient data
Adheres to HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy Qualifications: · High School diploma required · Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred · Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations. · Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds · Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts · Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern · Excellent communication and computer skills Physical Environment: Satisfactory physical environment.Physical Standards of Job Description: · Constantly – 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity · Frequently – 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity · Occasionally – 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity · Rarely – under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity · N/A – not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Standing X 60% filling med orders Sitting with back support X Computer work without back support X Reaching Overhead X Filling, etc. Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Filling, etc. Bending at waist X Crouching X Filling, etc.Bending at knees X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Twisting X Balance X Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs Rounding bucket IV stock IV exchange cart Pyxis Machine 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs IV exchange cart Pyxis machine 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Rounding Bucket/Putting away order, etc. 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X CRT used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X
Recruiter:
Linehan, Julie
Kristen
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3311211. Posted job title: Pharmacy Technician - Per DiemAbout Mass General Brigham
Join the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We’re helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we’re connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
Medical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceEmployee assistance programs
Specialty:
Pharmacy TechnicianDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingUp to 8.00 hours per weekShift:
8 hoursEmployment Type:
Per DiemAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
Qualifications: · High School diploma required · Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred · Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations. · Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds · Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts · Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern · Excellent communication and computer skills
Job Summary: Supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medications in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses Pyxis automated dispensing system, Meditech computer software, and prepares IV admixtures including Chemotherapy.Essential Functions: · Inventories and restocks supplies on shelves in immediate fill area daily · Prepares extemporaneous dosage forms not available from commercial sources · Assists IV Pharmacist in sterile compounding. · Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture IV Admixtures, small and large volume parenterals, irrigation solutions, skin tests, and other sterile dosage forms · Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture Total Parenteral Nutrition, including the aseptic transfer of amino acids to dextrose and the aseptic addition of electrolytes, trace elements, vitamins, and medications · Assembles and prepares chemotherapeutic agents including the aseptic transfer of chemotherapy agents to large volume parenterals using aseptic technique to assure sterility and negative pressure technique to assure no drug contact · Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and, as needed, for Pyxis automated dispensing machine after complete check by a registered pharmacist · Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas · Performs monthly stock checks for expired medications · Performs and records daily temperature checks of nursing unit refrigerators · Assembles and prepares medications for unit dose prepackaging · Performs monthly nursing unit inspections · Uses Meditech information system to charge/credit/view sensitive patient data
Adheres to HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy Qualifications: · High School diploma required · Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred · Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations. · Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds · Must be exCPT or PTCB certified, or a registered pharmacy intern with the state of Massachusetts · Must be Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern · Excellent communication and computer skills Physical Environment: Satisfactory physical environment.Physical Standards of Job Description: · Constantly – 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity · Frequently – 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity · Occasionally – 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity · Rarely – under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity · N/A – not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Standing X 60% filling med orders Sitting with back support X Computer work without back support X Reaching Overhead X Filling, etc. Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Filling, etc. Bending at waist X Crouching X Filling, etc.Bending at knees X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Twisting X Balance X Other: Other: Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs Rounding bucket IV stock IV exchange cart Pyxis Machine 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs IV exchange cart Pyxis machine 5-15 lbs 15-40 lbs 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X Rounding Bucket/Putting away order, etc. 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X CRT used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X
Recruiter:
Linehan, Julie
Kristen
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3311211. Posted job title: Pharmacy Technician - Per DiemAbout Mass General Brigham
Join the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We’re helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we’re connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
Medical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceEmployee assistance programs