Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Trainee in Pittsfield, MA. This role supports the BMC Pharmacy and participates in the Berkshire Health Systems Certified Pharmacy Technician Education Program, gaining clinical skill instruction.

Successful candidates will complete didactic courses, pass post-tests, and work under supervision to eventually function as a registered and certified technician.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• PHTECT - Registered MA Pharm Tech or Trainee; boards pass after minimum 500 hrs.

Responsibilities

• Assist other technicians in the Pharmacy.
• Operate under the direction of the preceptor and supervisor.
• Complete didactic courses within the specified time frames.
• Pass all relevant post-tests.
• Protect confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Computer skills

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

MA Pharm Tech registration/trainee

Tools

Windows

Job description

Description

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee position is a training opportunity to become registered and a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee assists other technicians in the BMC Pharmacy and participates in the Berkshire Health Systems Certified Pharmacy Technician Education Program. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee receives clinical skill instruction. After gaining appropriate knowledge and skill, he or she functions clinically under the direction of the preceptor and will perform other duties as requested by the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and/or Pharmacy Clinical Manager.

Position Qualifications (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Solid work history is preferred.
• Education and Training:
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • PHTECT - Registered MA Pharm Tech or Trainee. Trainee must pass boards after minimum of 500 hrs. but not to exceed the sooner of 1500 hours or 1 year.
• Other Requirements:
  • Successfully completes the pharmacy technician didactic courses within the time frames specified by the preceptor.
  • Successfully passes all relevant post-tests.
  • Experience in basic office skills preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required.
  • Ability to work independently and take direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction.
  • Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
  • Ability to learn new computer software; Ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position.
  • Good telephone communication skills.
  • Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences.
  • Flexible hours required. Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.