What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Trainee position at UMass Memorial Health?
Title: Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Department: PHARMACY
Location: UMass Memorial Medical Center
Grade: 02
Posting Date: 2/28/2022
Shift: Per Diem
Status: Non-Exempt
Union: PDDIF
Hours: Per Diem
Shift Length: 8 - Up to every other weekend and holiday. Flexible shifts.
Position Summary:
Working under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Manager and Supervisor the Pharmacy Technician Trainee performs basic medication related tasks from packaging medications, preparation of medications record keeping, and drug distribution. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee provides customer service, professional work ethic and competency with pharmacy automation and technology.
Major Responsibilities:
- Processes orders using pharmacy computer system. Delivers patient medications to patient’s rooms and medication room areas.
- Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment with the capability of troubleshooting any technical problem.
- Prepares and packages medications for delivery to patient’s rooms and medication room areas.
- Maintains inventory including floor stock medication, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications.
- Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and maintains respect for patient confidentiality. Generates necessary pharmacy reports.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current Pharmacy Technician in Training license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
Preferred:
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- Proficiency in math and, knowledge and ability to use a computer.
- Must be able to follow complicated verbal and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
- Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.
- Focus on attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
