Pharmacy Technician

ansiblegovernmentsolutions; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 72,580,000 - 87,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to support the VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility in Chelmsford, MA. The role involves dispensing medications, maintaining records, and supporting prescription fulfillment for Veteran beneficiaries in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Candidates must read, write and speak English fluently, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand, speak and write English fluently.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications and maintains related records.
• Packages, labels and distributes prescribed doses.
• Maintains inventories, rotates stock and checks expiration dates.
• Fills and stocks medications in automated devices.
• Operates pharmacy automation equipment and scanners.
• Reads screens and selects drugs by name, strength and NDC.
• Performs basic cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to handling hazardous materials and waste precautions.

Skills

Basic math

Typing

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy automation devices

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Pharmacy Technicians to support a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility located at 10 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA 01824. CPhTs support CMOP prescription fulfillment, ensuring Veteran beneficiaries receive accurate new and refill prescriptions in a timely manner. Full-time positions with competitive packages are available.

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it were their own.
Position Pays: $25.33/hr - $30.42/hr

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients
• Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physicians.
• Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocks shelves, rotates stock, and checks expiration dates of pharmaceuticals.
• Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices.
• Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells; Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; and electronic scales.
• Reads computer screens, uses scanning equipment, and selects specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number.
• Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment.
• Understands the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Qualifications

• Able to understand and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Have basic typing and PC computer skills.
• Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently under the authority of U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack; stand or sit for long periods of time (8-10 hours); and, stoop, reach upward and withstand various types of repetitive motion inherent in the various tasks to be performed.
• No sponsorship available

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.