Pharmacy Technician IV Sterile Compounding Home Infusion - BILH Pharmacy - Westwood, MA.

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician IV for Sterile Compounding in our Home Infusion department located in Westwood, MA. In this role, you will prepare, compound, and distribute medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, ensuring safe and appropriate pharmacy services in compliance with state regulations, USP standards, and all applicable federal and local requirements.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a home infusion pharmacy environment, supporting patients who receive medications and therapies at home. The role involves both sterile and non-sterile compounding, with a focus on quality assurance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, and distribute compounded and non-compounded items according to compounding records and master formulation records
• Verify all calculations on compounding records and master formulation records for accuracy
• Operate, clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment and compounding areas
• Calibrate and use equipment needed in preparation of compounded items
• Coordinate with pharmacy team members to compound preparations and execute quality assurance procedures
• Ensure all compounds are prepared in accordance with established records and formulas
• Assist with quality assurance activities, including monitoring of production environment and testing of compounded batches
• Perform inventory control tasks including identification, ordering, receiving, and inspecting medication and supplies
• Complete compliance audits and questionnaires with patients via phone or electronic communication
• Accurately label, pack, and store products prior to shipment to patients
• Perform financial transactions including insurance billing and patient collections
• Maintain pharmacy records with complete, legible, and timely documentation
• Provide internal and external customer service
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers to assist with medication procurement
• Identify and understand variable compounding modalities and consult with the pharmacist or quality team when questions or concerns arise
• Follow all company and department policies and procedures
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and assume different roles and responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Active state certification with Board of Registration in Pharmacy in Massachusetts
• One or more years of related work experience
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of professionals
• Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access)

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification verified by PTCB and ExCPT
• Certified Sterile Compounding Technician (CSPT)
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Epic
• Previous experience with quality assurance

Work Environment

This position requires close attention to task for accurate completion. Work routine is fairly consistent, but you will need to use judgment to respond to events several times per week. You will have potential daily exposure to dust, gas, fumes, steam, and chemicals. Protective equipment is required, including respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, and eyewear.

Compensation

Pay range: $28.88 - $38.86 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices as applicable.

Conditions of Employment

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.