Pharmacy Technician I

Partner's Healthcare; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH, seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to support safe, timely pharmacy services under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, distributing unit-dose medications, and stocking orders.

This onsite role involves using pharmacy information systems and may include central or specialized areas. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; State Pharmacy Technician license required; PTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• State License for Pharmacy Technician required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) preferred.
• 0-1 year Pharmacy Technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose medications.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Support proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Assist onboarding/training of junior staff and participate in quality/safety initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA privacy compliance

Math calculations

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass HospitalMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and supporting proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work and uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained and may be assigned to central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. The role also includes auditing medication storage areas, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances per departmental policy. The technician may assist with onboarding/training of junior staff and participate in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives as assigned.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Maintain familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices. Support the operations of the pharmacy and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products. Utilize area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems. Demonstrate professionalism and effectively communicate with patients and caregivers to gather information and/or triage inquiries. Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools, if applicable.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician [State License] required

Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience

Pharmacy Technician 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Proficient with math calculations associated with ass signed responsibilities
• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
• Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 789 Central AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 0Employee Type Per DiemWork Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $21.75 - $24.40/HourlyGrade 3At Mass General Brigham,

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EEO Statement: 1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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