Pharmacy Technician

This position is responsible for assisting and supporting the site-based clinical pharmacists in providing and supporting pharmacy services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications at Taunton State Hospital, Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Corrigan Mental Health Center. This is a full time position (40 hours per week) primarily located at Taunton State Hospital with about 8 hours per month spent at Pocasset and Corrigan Mental Health Centers. Pharmacy operations at these sites currently take place Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Verifies receipt of medication deliveries at the site(s) and reviews for accuracy.

• Demonstrates competency in the use of automated dispensing machines (ADMs).

• Maintains pharmacy inventory through filling the ADMs at the site(s), anticipates needed medications and supplies, and communicates with the site-based clinical pharmacists and/or PDC regarding any medication stock changes or needs.

• Accurately loads medications from restock lists into ADMs.

• Empties and reconciles contents of ADM return bins

• Accurately loads new inventory items and removes items deleted from inventory in ADMs.

• Monitors ADM stock-outs and resolves in a timely manner.

• Reports automated dispensing equipment issues promptly to the System Automation Technician.

• Monitors medication supply for outdates and rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.

• Performs medication room/unit inspections and communicates results with site-based clinical pharmacists and PDC Director of Pharmacy.

• Assists the System Automation Technician with review of current par levels at the site(s) and assists with implementation of par level and/or stock changes.

• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately, as applicable

• Demonstrates competency in packaging equipment and adheres to established processes and procedures, as applicable.

• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs.

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Massachusetts pharmacy technician license or ability to obtain licensure.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or ExCPT) preferred.

• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

• Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint preferred.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.

• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications.

• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.

• Adheres to all quality guidelines.

• Works under moderate degree of supervision.

• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor.

• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.