Pharmacy Technician Trainee- Multiple locations available

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Westwood, MA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a paid Pharmacy Technician Training program offered by Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) to help individuals launch their careers as certified Pharmacy Technicians. The program lasts approximately 4-5 months and includes online classes and hands-on experience at BILH hospital or retail sites. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the exam, participants will be prepared for the MA Pharmacy Technician license and a position within the organization.

Requirements

Proficient in English.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Commitment to the full-time training program.
Commitment to 1 year of subsequent full-time employment.
Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with little or no supervision.
Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and procedures and identifying process improvements.
Ability to follow general instructions and procedures with work monitored by a supervisor/manager.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English.
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies and use them in varied situations.
Ability to interact respectfully with others, offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Competent to provide patient care to Neonatal, Youth, Young adult, Middle Age, and Elderly age groups.
Ability to work with concentrated attention for up to 4 hours without a break.
Ability to use judgment to respond to events several times a week.
Potential exposure to dust, gas, fumes, steam, chemicals, infectious diseases, airborne pathogens, and bloodborne pathogens, requiring protective equipment (Respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, eyewear etc.).
Ability to perform medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Constant walking and standing required for the majority of the shift.
Requires constant walking, standing, keyboard use, endurance (working up to 5-6 hours without a break), frequent sitting, bending neck, bending waist, fine manipulation using both hands, pushing/pulling using both hands, reaching above and below shoulder height.
Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 lbs, 25 lbs.
Occasional pushing items weighing up to 10 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs.
Rare lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Rare pushing items weighing up to 75 lbs.
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Adaptability
Dependability
Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

Complete online classes and hands-on training as part of the Pharmacy Technician University program.
Gain practical experience alongside healthcare professionals at a BILH facility.
Prepare for and pass the MA Pharmacy Technician license exam.
Commit to one year of subsequent full-time employment upon program completion.