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Per Diem Certified Pharmacy Technician

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC),and the region's only level 1 trauma center, providing services throughout western Massachusetts is looking for Certified Pharmacy Technician.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Leadership structure
• Awards for Unit Department, high performing unit, high engagement scores, etc.
• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE:

• Per diem hours available for weekdays and weekends

LOCATION:

• Baystate Noble Hospital, Westfield, MA

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSet
• Pharmacy Technician License for State of Massachusetts
• PTCB - National Certificationis required for Acute Care
• Previous pharmacy technician (acute/retail setting) experience required

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

• Excellent Compensation
• Earned Time off
• Continuing education support
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts' only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

Summary:

Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in various activities of the pharmacy department. Through the leadership of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor(s) and the operations leadership team, the pharmacy technician is responsible for the essential functions and responsibilities outlined in this document, noting every employee is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Leadership has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities based on changes in workflows or processes as necessary.
Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care
Employee is expected to:
Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge and understanding of Baystate Medical Center/Baystate Health (BH) Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of BMC/BH and BH Pharmacy Services. The incumbent serves as a representative of the department both inside and outside of the Pharmacy and Hospital and must adhere to system and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations and the Baystate Operating Principles.
The certified pharmacy technician I is responsible for supporting dispensing and restocking functions from the central pharmacy to patient care areas utilizing automated inventory dispensing machines (e.g. carousel) and cabinets (e.g. Pyxis machines) as well as various medication trays and carts.
Understand major job responsibilities and performance factors that help meet the responsibilities which include:
Drug Distribution
Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives
Customer Service & Teamwork
Attendance
Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery of care, including a thorough understanding of drug distribution workflows focusing on medication safety, quality and value; and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

1)Distributive Pharmacy Services:
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is assigned and performs various functions associated with the institutional drug distribution system and in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards. This includes, but is not limited to:
Obtains a basic knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Employee is also able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets
Operates automated technology (Pyxis, compounders, computers, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing instructions.
Appropriately utilizes the automated dispensing machines to facilitate medication dispensing in accordance with BH policy and procedure.
Accurately prepares and distributes

2)Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives:
Accurately refills, checks, locks and stickers code carts according to policy/procedure.
Understands the various satellites and shifts and is familiar with the various specialty areas and procedures (Chemotherapy, ORs, IDS, BOSC, NICU, etc)
Maintains a working knowledge of medication error prevention methods and handling/preparation techniques for high-risk or high-alert medications, including LASA medications
Gains an understanding of population-specific preparation procedures (geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal dosage forms and products)

3)Customer Service & Teamwork:
Interacts effectively with other members of the department and health care team on a regular basis. Maintains attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate.
Receives and refers incoming calls for the department, handles pharmacy window.

Skills and Competencies:

1)Possesses good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve - apply today - YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Education:

Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer