Pharmacy Technician Job, Full-Time 1st/2nd Shift Rotating

Signature Healthcare’s Brockton Hospital is hiring for a Full-Time 1st/2nd Shift Rotating Pharmacy Technician in Brockton, MA.

Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st/2nd Shift Rotating
 

A New Day

Our recently renovated Brockton Hospital is a modern healthcare facility with a focus on superior patient care and safety. Following extensive renovations, the hospital is equipped with an advanced infrastructure to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. Join our team at Brockton Hospital and be better and stronger than ever.

Pharmacy Technician Roles and Responsibilities: 

Fills patient or Omnicell envelopes with the correct drug from the Pharmacist’s order entry, prior to Pharmacist’s check and delivers checked envelopes in an accurate and timely manner using supplemental restock or patient room bin as directed by the Pharmacist. Fills, checks and delivers Omnicell medications (correcting expiration dates as needed) appropriately off the restock lists utilizing par levels and restock numbers. Completes Restocking Check List. Proficient in Omnicell procedures (normal restock, supplemental restock, room stocking, destock,  cycle count, and expired). Proficient at unloading (deleting) and loading medications in Omnicell. Able to access inventory aging reports and add medications to a unit from the Master List. Delivers controlled substances with accuracy using the appropriate Omnicell procedures for report tracking purposes. Empties controlled substance return bin and delivers return bin contents with return slip noting discrepancies to the designated narcotic pharmacist. Checks the expirations of the stock epidurals and neonatal morphines on assigned units. Assists individuals at the pharmacy window. Answers telephone and directs calls to appropriate pharmacy staff. Maintains dress code according to policy/procedure. Correctly prepackages and labels medications in a unit dose form from a bulk supply according to policy and procedures. Fills code boxes as needed for pharmacist to check. Assembles SANE kits, intubation kits, OBS kits and TB medications as assigned by pharmacist or Operations Manager. Checks inpatient and ED units for transfer of bulk medication (i.e., inhalers) daily as scheduled utilizing the patient transfer lists. Records refrigerator temperatures as assigned daily notifying Operations Manager or pharmacist on duty of any deviations from acceptable temperatures. Assists in the performance of quality assurance involving the operation of the department as assigned. Prepares all medication according to Pharmacy guidelines. Calculates and measures proper medication dosages under the direction of the pharmacist. Accurately checks that IV’s are properly labeled with the required information and any other pertinent information deemed necessary by the Intravenous Admixture Guidelines. Accurately delivers intravenous admixtures at scheduled delivery time. Proper return of unused Intravenous Admixtures for return to inventory. Runs hourly refill lists for program update. Responsible for the safe and careful handling of oncology medications. Responsible for the proper disposal of all materials used in the preparation of oncology medication. Completes medication unit inspections quarterly according to schedule including Omnicells, treatment/procedure rooms, clean rooms (for IV bags) and code cart expirations. Completes monthly expiration report for assigned unit. Cleans automated dispensing unit with each inspection. Assists in the training of other personnel. Returns medications to stock as needed. Maintain a neat and orderly workplace Assists in maintaining inventory control and adequate supplies necessary for the daily operation of the department. Checks expiration dates and rotates stock in the Pharmacy Department and nursing areas. Assess IV admixture room and department needs. Places order tri-weekly with storeroom by computer. Puts items received from storeroom away in timely manner (within 24 hours) Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

At Signature Healthcare we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture for our employees to grow and flourish., so if you're interested in this opportunity but your experience does not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Massachusetts or be eligible to be registered

 

Preferred

Science and mathematical background desired. Software/Hardware: Meditech, IDX and AllScripts experience preferred IV mixing experience preferred

 

Working at Signature Healthcare

For 125 years, Signature Healthcare has been dedicated to delivering personalized healthcare services in a welcoming and medically advanced environment as one of the only not-for-profit community-based healthcare systems in Southeastern Mass. Our focus on quality care, matched with our commitment to serving every individual, fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for our employees to grow and flourish in their careers. Join Signature Healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling work experience, complemented by our comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Life and Disability Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Home & Auto, Pet, etc.) Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays

Apply today with Signature Healthcare and help us become better and stronger than ever.