Pharmacy Technician - Inventory / Receiving

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $3,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Sign-On Agreement Terms

• 12-month work commitment
• Half payment distribution after 90 days of hire and remaining 50% at one year of hire.
• Agreement authorizes repayment if work commitment not fulfilled
• No eligibility for internal transfers, individuals who have already accepted offers or internal employees of Mass General Brigham system

Reporting to the MGH Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager, the Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving all non-controlled pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies. The scope of the Receiving Technician responsibilities includes the main campus inpatient cost centers, the main campus ambulatory cost centers, the main campus outpatient pharmacy cost centers and the satellite ambulatory cost centers. Additionally, the Receiving Technician will be responsible for charging and coordinating delivery of all special orders (from MGH Pharmacy Online Ordering Website) and perform multiple inventory functions. These inventory functions are vital to the Supply Chain performing efficiently (stocking medications, returns to wholesaler, etc.). Receiving Technician must be able to pass both licensure and area specific competences.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and sorts pharmaceuticals and supplies coming from multiple vendors (McKesson, Amerisource, Internal Compounding Center, Outside Repackager, etc.)

• Receives items where applicable via scanning into computer systems and/or manual documentation

• Stocks all Central Pharmacy inventory zones with exception of carousel

• Delivers stock to Central Pharmacy carousels;

• Delivers non-Central Inventory medications/items to appropriate area/person (supplies, Clinical Trials items, etc.)

• Fills all special orders and coordinates delivery (Inside/Outside Transportation or Pick-Up)

• Delivers items needing repackaging or overwrapping to Internal Compounding Center

• Trains all new item barcodes into appropriate system

• Processes wholesaler returns as needed

• Supports department /functional team with inventory request

• Track and resolve issues and action item

• Alerts Supply Chain team of any issues/discrepancies with receipts/pricing

• Organizes extra supply of medications; Re-stocks these medications when space is available

• Performs receipts and charges in EPIC inventory

• Alerts pharmacy purchasing as needed for same day medication request

• Maintains the cleanliness of receiving area

• Recognizes, communicates, and escalates concerns relevant to inventory management critical path and or/timeline in a timely manner

• Complete specific tasks as directed

• Assists the Pharmacy Supply Chain Team in conducting the semi-annual physical inventory

• Assists in the drug recall process (specifically: checks Central Pharmacy inventory for recalled product when provided recall information)

• Attends weekly and monthly supply chain meetings, providing feedback on improvements, projects, etc.

• Attend production support and post-live activitie

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Strong Customer service skill

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required;

• Strong verbal and written communication skill

• Strong problem solving and negotiating skill

• Self motivated, independent and possess the ability to learn quickly

• Ability to assimilate new software and understand new software releases and succeed in a changing environment

• Ability to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization

• Ability to work and cover for week/weekend shift

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):

• Credentialed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required

• Valid Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy registration required

• Must be able pass pharmacy department competencie

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Associate degree preferred

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years operations experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred

• 1-2 years experience in supply chain strongly preferred

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable):

• Receiving responsibility for $200mm+ yearly of pharmaceuticals/supplie

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.