Pharmacy Technician II PT 20hr
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Pharmacy Technician II PT 20hr ton-Wellesley Hospital United States, Massachusetts, ton 2014 Washington Street (Show on map) Apr 28, 2026
Summary
Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Does this position require Patient Care?
No Essential Functions
- Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations.
- Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
- Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
- Performs cycle counts as necessary.
- Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable.
- 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.
- Receives and sorts shipments of medications and supplies.
- Recommend drug-related labs and interpret results when appropriate.
- Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
- Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
- Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
- Provides information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacy Technician [State License]
- Generic
- HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT]
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required Experience Hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing.
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
- 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision•Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision•Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) ton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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