Pharmacy Technician, PRN

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Technician Job Type: PRN, Nonexempt Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, weekly Monday availability, and as needed for PTO/Call off coverage. Your experience matters. Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacy Technician joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team: Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). How you’ll contribute: The Pharmacy Technician provides essential distributive pharmacy services, support, and assistance to the registered pharmacist in a behavioral health setting. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, this role is responsible for refilling and maintaining automated dispensing systems, preparing daily medication carts, repackaging bulk medications, and managing pharmacy inventory. The technician must be registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and hold current PTCB certification or be a licensed pharmacy intern. This position requires strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform duties independently in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Note: This role does not involve medication compounding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy in good standing
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred
• Licensed pharmacy intern

Responsibilities

• Refilling and maintaining automated dispensing systems
• Preparing daily medication carts
• Repackaging bulk medications
• Managing pharmacy inventory

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED