Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - PTI 0312 NS#01
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient
Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day / Evening
Weekly Gross Pay: $1000 – $1200 (Based on Experience)
Job DescriptionPurpose of Position
The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical and supportive pharmacy functions in an inpatient setting.
Preferred Skills
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IV room experience strongly preferred
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Experience with medication dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis) for refilling and replenishment
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Medication reconciliation experience preferred but not required
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Review and process departmental medication order requests
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Prepare medications for distribution to patient care units
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Distribute medications to patient care areas
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Order medications from approved suppliers
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Prepare parenteral medications
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Maintain medication inventory, including stocking, checking expiration dates, and processing returns
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Train and orient new pharmacy support personnel as needed
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Perform billing and other pharmacy duties that do not require a pharmacist
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Maintain appropriate records and regulatory documentation
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Pre-package and label bulk medications into unit-dose containers
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Answer incoming phone calls and direct medication or clinical inquiries to the pharmacist
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Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Additional Duties for Nationally Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians
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Obtain patient medication histories for medication reconciliation and input into the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
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Assist with chemotherapy preparation and dosage calculation checks
Education / Experience / Training
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Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Massachusetts State Registration as a Pharmacy Technician required
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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required
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Minimum 1 year of recent Pharmacy Technician experience (within the past 3 years) required
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3 years of experience preferred
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Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.