Compounding - Pharmacy Technician I
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 55 Fruit Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 21, 2025 | |
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Summary
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, compounding sterile and non-sterile medications, filling compounded medication orders, repackaging medications into unit dose form, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. -Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. -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. Responsibilities are unit specific. -Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees -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 Education Physical Requirements
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