Pharmacy Technician - Animal Hospital Angell West

MSPCA-Angell; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Employee discounts for pet care andPet

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell, located in Waltham, MA, seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join the Angell West team. The role includes filling prescriptions, communicating with clients, and maintaining the pharmacy and clinic inventory in a dynamic veterinary setting.

The ideal candidate will have MA certification, at least one year of retail or hospital pharmacy experience, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician within Massachusetts.
• Minimum of one year of retail or hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate with clients regarding prescription needs.
• Prepare outgoing mail and restock supplies in clinic, pharmacy, and office.
• Maintain inventory and organize workspace in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Retail pharmacy experience

Customer communication

Job description

Full Time 40 hour position, Wednesday-Saturday 9a-730p, no major holidays

Angell West is looking for a pharmacy technician to join our Waltham team. If you are a Certified Pharmacy Technician working in a retail or hospital pharmacy, consider bringing your skills and learning new ones at our veterinary practice.

Duties include performing a wide range of office related duties in a Pharmacy and Clinical setting. This position is responsible for filling prescriptions, communicating with clients regarding prescription needs, preparing outgoing mail, restocking supplies, ordering and maintaining the clinic, pharmacy and office inventory, receiving orders, scanning medical records and maintaining an organized workspace. We are looking for applicants who have fantastic organizational skills, excel in interpersonal communication skills and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• 1. Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
• 2. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 67%-100% of scheduled shift.
• 3. Must be able to constantly move about within the pharmacy 67% - 100% of scheduled shift.
• 4. Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, including answering telephone, typing on a keyboard, writing with a pen or marker, counting pills, labeling orders and retrieving labels or paper from a printer 67-100% of scheduled shift.
• 5. Must be able to frequently retrieve light items (up to 15 lb.) from a shelf above eye level or below knee level 34-67% of scheduled shift.
• 6. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry bags of food (up to 30 lb.) over short distances (5-30 feet) or move them from one shelf to another 34-67% of scheduled shift.

Requirements:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician within the state of Massachusetts Required
• A minimum of one year of previous experience in retail or hospital pharmacy experience is required

Compensation:

Certified Pharmacy Technicians starting $21-$28/hr.

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

Our Benefits:

MSPCA/Angell has a very strong competitive salary. Our compensation package includes Blue Cross medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, separate sick and vacation time, employee discounts for your pet health care and pet food needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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