Retail Pharmacy Tech Trainee

Berkshire Health Systems • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

The Retail Pharmacy Technician Trainee is a training opportunity to become a State Licensed and Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. The trainee assists other technicians in the BMC Pharmacy and participates in the Berkshire Health Systems Certified Pharmacy Technician Education Program. The role includes clinical skill instruction. After gaining appropriate knowledge and skills, the trainee performs clinical duties under the direction of the preceptor and carries out other duties as requested by the Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacists, and/or Preceptor Pharmacist.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain a Pharmacy Technician Trainee license within 30 days of hire.
• Pass the required board examination after a minimum of 500 hours and before reaching 1,500 hours or one year of employment, whichever occurs first.
• Successfully complete the pharmacy technician didactic courses within the time frames specified by the preceptor.
• Successfully pass all relevant post-tests.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based PC applications.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
• Ability to learn new computer software and adapt to a fast-paced, multifaceted position.
• Good telephone communication skills.
• Flexible hours and availability to cover vacations and earned-time absences.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and flexibly within a team framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to speak and write English in an understandable manner.
• Punctuality, a strong work ethic, and commitment to learning.

Nice To Haves

• Solid work history.
• Basic office skills.
• Data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist other technicians in the BMC Pharmacy.
• Participate in the Berkshire Health Systems Certified Pharmacy Technician Education Program.
• Receive clinical skill instruction and complete the pharmacy technician didactic courses within the time frames specified by the preceptor.
• After gaining appropriate knowledge and skills, perform clinical duties under the direction of the preceptor.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacists, and/or Preceptor Pharmacist.
• Cover vacations and earned-time absences as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED