Pharmacy Inventory & Purchasing Technician

South Shore Health System; Weymouth, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Department of Pharmacy Services. Responsibilities include receiving and stocking medications, assisting in central pharmacy operations, and back-up purchasing for medications across the organization.

Ideal candidates will handle inventory management with attention to expiration dates and help ensure compliance with Joint Commission, ISMP, and state/federal regulations while safeguarding patient privacy.

Qualifications

• High school education is preferred.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician certification is required.
• PTCB certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stock drug shipments from wholesalers/distributors.
• Assist with back-up pharmacy buyer duties including ordering and procurement.
• Review and optimize inventory across the organization; manage expirations.
• Assist with drug recalls by reviewing and quarantining recalled products.
• Perform pharmacy technician duties as needed while maintaining patient privacy.

Skills

Receiving shipments

Inventory management

Drug procurement

Pharmacy privacy

Education

High school diploma

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Certification

PTCB Certification

Job description

South Shore Health System in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Department of Pharmacy Services. Responsibilities include receiving and stocking medications, assisting in central pharmacy operations, and back-up purchasing for medications across the organization.

Ideal candidates will handle inventory management with attention to expiration dates and help ensure compliance with Joint Commission, ISMP, and state/federal regulations while safeguarding patient privacy.