Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III - Full Time, $2K Sign-On Bonus!

ABOUT BMC: At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. POSITION SUMMARY: As a BMC Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be preparing and distributing medications, operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory, performing daily quality assurance audits, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. You will assists in training staff under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Managers and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to help further BMC’s mission of providing exceptional care for all. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Tasks Preparing and distributing both sterile (IV)  and non-sterile medications, cleaning and maintaining sterile products areas, operating pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory and supplies, performing daily quality assurance monitoring, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records Patient Care and Safety Communicates to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor on malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions Administrative Attends and participates in hospital and other management training and development workshops. Must have/maintain national technician certification through PTCB or exCPT Technicians will be required to complete the following prior to working in the IV room: IV Room Competency exam (minimum passing score of 90%) USP 797 Competency exam (minimum passing score of 85%) Hazardous Drug Competency exam (minimum 90%) Pediatric Competency exam (90%) JOB REQUIREMENTS: Requires a high school diploma or GED Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by the hire date (Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification) Must also have national certification from Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT) Work requires 4 years pharmacy technician experience.  Prior experience with sterile (IV) compounding is preferred. Must be able to compound Pediatric IV, Chemo IV and must maintain competency in all areas of inpatient pharmacy. JOB BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE POSITIONS: Sign on bonus Competitive pay Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options 403(b) retirement plan Tuition reimbursement and generous employee discounts Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Employment at Boston Medical Center entails more than a mere job obligation. It represents an opportunity to enact meaningful change in line with our mission of delivering exceptional care without exceptions. As a nationally acclaimed leader in promoting health equity, nursing excellence, and more, BMC remains unwavering in its dedication to enhancing the well-being of our community in Boston and beyond. Our commitment to providing exceptional care to all, including our employees, has earned us recognition as a premier employer and an exemplar workplace. At BMC, a strong sense of collaboration and unwavering support for our staff form the foundation, recognizing that exceptional patient care can only be achieved when our personnel are also well-cared for. Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Compensation Range: $26.92- $37.74 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.  NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.