Pharmacy Technician: Precision Medication Delivery

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (Needham campus) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution, compounding, and prior authorization tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy in dispensing, adherence to DEA/MA regulations, and collaboration with pharmacists across units.

Qualified candidates hold MA registration or national certification (PTCB/ExCPT) within 180 days of hire, with prior hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MA Registered Pharmacy Technician with National Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) or a MA Registered Pharmacy Technician and obtaining National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) within 180 days of hire; or a MA Registered Pharmacy Intern.

Responsibilities

• Delivers medication to the patient care units in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, and other regulatory bodies such as the DEA and MA Board of pharmacy regulation.
• Accurately fills medications.
• Delivers medications to the automated dispensing machines (ADMs) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories when trained, including OTC medications and herbal supplements.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and rotates stock, checking for expired medications.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Customer Service

Team Work

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health (Needham campus) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution, compounding, and prior authorization tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy in dispensing, adherence to DEA/MA regulations, and collaboration with pharmacists across units.

Qualified candidates hold MA registration or national certification (PTCB/ExCPT) within 180 days of hire, with prior hospital experience preferred.