Massachusetts Creative Jobs

Job Type: Temporary

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Assists pharmacist in various sections of the department according to the assignment.

Learns methods and procedures for unit dose drug distribution system, preparing sterile

compounds using aseptic technique, packaging and labeling of drugs, handling of DEA

controlled substances, billing, receiving stock and clerical record keeping duties. All members of the Pharmacy team are responsible for developing and promoting collaborative and collegial relationships within the department and with nurses, physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the pharmaceutical care of the patients

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates competency and understanding of IV preparation requirements. Prepares all IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique in accordance with USP Chapter <797>. Maintains an adequate supply of components used for IV admixtures.

2. Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. Screens and refers incoming phone calls and department visitors to facilitate accurate and timely communication, and ensures department is presented in a positive manner. Promotes teamwork by giving direction and assistance to co-workers when necessary.

3. Recognizes the names and indications of commonly prescribed medications. Fills orders by selecting correct medication and dosage forms. Accurately refills medications and conducts inventory of Pyxis MedStations. Accurately loads and unloads medications to/from Pyxis MedStations.

4. Arrives and leaves at designated times. Communicates delays or absences effectively with pharmacist in charge. Responds to constructive feedback and successfully incorporates it into daily performance. Completes hospital required tasks and competencies in a timely manner. Adheres to ethical standard (ex: HIPAA) and follows appropriate guidelines for addressing ethical concerns.

5. Provides quality services in a safe, efficient, effective and timely manner meeting all applicable hospital, regulatory, licensure, and accrediting regulations.

6. Maintains records for controlled substances and assist in the preparation and delivery of controlled substances to Nursing Units.

7. Conducts monthly floor inspections. Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, organized, and well stocked. Properly handles and disposes of expired medications. Accurately records refrigerator temperatures and logs daily.

8. Stocks and maintains inventory in storeroom, on storage shelves, and in picking stations. Receives daily medication order, scans meds into Pharmacy IS systems, and stocks in appropriate areas.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Graduate or Equivalent

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Current Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern License: Mass Board of Registration in Pharmacy

Required: Basic Life Support Certification

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

0-1 years

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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