Pharmacy Technician - Supply Chain - Westwood

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Westwood, MA

4d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for its Westwood supply chain team. The role supports daily operations at a 120,000-square-foot pharmacy facility, helping provide pharmacy services to patients and employees across the health system. The team handles patient-centered care, adherence packaging, specialty drug services, mail-order services, prior authorizations, and patient counseling, and aims to serve as the operational hub for member institutions. The Pharmacy Technician supports supply chain operations in the pharmacy, warehouse, and loading docks. Duties include receiving, organizing, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping products; coordinating accurate transfers with pharmacy and delivery personnel; maintaining inventory and records; and operating material-handling equipment safely. The employee may rotate through departments as business needs require and participates in training on technology upgrades and new systems. The position requires close attention to detail and the ability to use judgment in response to recurring operational events. Work includes active movement and periods of standing, heavy material handling, equipment use, and occasional sedentary work with keyboard use. Employees must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. The stated base hourly pay range is $27.00–$36.34; actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, location, responsibilities, and applicable additional-pay practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Registration with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
At least 1 year of related pharmacy work experience.
Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
Ability to use machinery, including a forklift, power pallet jack, and manual pallet jack.
Ability to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus; frequent movement is required.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams and follow established procedures and directions.

Nice To Haves

Inventory experience.
Shipping and delivery experience.
Pharmacy fulfillment experience.

Responsibilities

Stage products for deliveries.
Coordinate with pharmacy and delivery service personnel to ensure accurate transfers.
Receive products from delivery companies.
Stock items in designated warehouse areas.
Pick, pack, and ship packages of various sizes.
Receive, unload, and stock shelves; conduct inventory cycle counts; organize products and rotate stock.
Maintain and procure inventory of packaging and pharmacy supplies.
Maintain and file required records and logs.
Safely operate equipment needed to complete assigned duties, including dollies and motorized equipment.
Communicate problems to the supervisor, including merchandise-location-system issues and issues with merchandise being loaded or unloaded.
Clean up and dispose of boxes, packing material, and pallets; perform routine cleaning and maintenance of pharmacy and loading dock areas, including pharmacy equipment.
Participate in ongoing training on technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.
Complete tasks assigned by leadership to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
Rotate through different departments as needed to meet business demands.