Certified Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Technician Intern, Leominster, Per-Diem
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, this position is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications for patients. The role also performs tasks associated with drug distribution processes, automated dispensing systems, packaging, IV systems, training, and scheduling. The position is per-diem in Leominster, with scheduled hours that may include 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and occasional 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekend coverage is every fourth weekend, and holiday coverage is no more than every third holiday. The hiring range is $19.68–$35.42 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation is prorated for reduced schedules and varies based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
- Baseline understanding of automated dispensing systems, technology, and IV room processes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to comply with department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Ability to interact and problem-solve effectively with pharmacy department team members.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Good interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with health care colleagues.
- Ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English.
Nice To Haves
- National Pharmacy Technician certification.
- At least one year of experience in a hospital pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Answer telephone calls and triage customer requests to pharmacist staff.
- Triage customer requests at the pharmacy window.
- Deliver medications to patient care areas and collect copies of physician orders, returned medications, and related items; complete scheduled rounds in patient care areas.
- Assist with inventory management, including maintaining adequate supplies and materials; ordering, receiving, and storing non-controlled medications; organizing medication storage; keeping bin labels visible and clear; segregating medications into appropriate bins; and checking expiration dates.
- Accurately package unit-dose medications with appropriate labeling in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Support pharmacy distribution by pre-packing bulk medications and compounding ointments, creams, and oral solutions.
- Perform other tasks related to drug distribution processes, automated dispensing systems, packaging, IV systems, training, and scheduling.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
