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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Job Description

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the pharmacy department.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to pharmacy staff in following policy and procedure while promoting professional behaviors and attitudes.

• Provide feedback to pharmacy leadership about efficiency of workflow process and general staff performance.

• Lead departmental quality improvement or group research projects as assigned.

• Oversee drug distribution activities and process, including leading, troubleshooting, maintaining, and triaging activities and issues as appropriate.

• Perform medication deliveries and distribute medications to patient care areas employing barcode scanning.

• Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

• Return unused medications employing barcode scanning and perform medication expiration date checking as assigned.

• Fill medication requisitions and type labels for ambulatory and discharge prescriptions for all applicable patient care areas.

• Manage inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.

• Provide information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department when answering the phone.

• Carry out duties and responsibilities as assigned by staff pharmacists or pharmacy leadership.

• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory per policies and procedures as applicable.

• Utilize area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.

Essential Skills

• Pharmacy technician certification

• Aseptic technique

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired

• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

• Must be a Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board

• Institutional Safety Training

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions with accuracy, precision, and dependability

• Work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks

• Perform common mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses

• Possess exceptional communication skills and knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.