Community Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time)
About The Position
As a Community Pharmacy Technician, you will perform routine and complex pharmaceutical duties supporting pharmacy operations. You will relieve the Pharmacist of duties related to intake of new prescription information and handling Schedule II controlled substances in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations. The position is based at 230 Worcester St., Wellesley, Massachusetts, and is part-time at 20 hours per week. Availability is required during business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. EST. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology. This opportunity is with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, a multi-specialty group practice with 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The pharmacy technician supports pharmacists and pharmacy operations while serving patients and collaborating with the pharmacy team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in Massachusetts, or willingness and ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- At least 1 year of retail pharmacy experience.
Nice To Haves
- Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB (CPhT) or NHA.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), which may be required based on specialty.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Certification in Immunization Administration from an ACPE-accredited training program, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- At least 2 years of experience in a retail pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy setting.
Responsibilities
- Support pharmacists by processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications, including compounding and labeling.
- Provide customer service during medication pickup, payment processing, and counseling offers.
- Manage inventory; receive and inspect shipments; price and store medications; and restock clinical areas.
- Administer vaccines, report safety events, and contribute to quality improvement and departmental initiatives.
- Collaborate with the pharmacy team, comply with regulations, and maintain required certifications.
- Assist with intake of new prescription information and handling Schedule II controlled substances in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
