Pharmacy Technician Trainee- Multiple locations available

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Massachusetts is offering a Pharmacy Technician Trainee program that combines online learning with practical experience. The program, lasting 4-5 months, prepares you for certification and requires a commitment to full-time training. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and be proficient in English. Competitive pay is provided during the training period.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the full-time training program and 1 year of subsequent full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 4-5 month paid training program to become a certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Engage in both online classes and hands-on experience at healthcare facilities.

Skills

Proficient in English

Adaptability

Dependability

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Trainee- Multiple locations available

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) offers a 4-5 month paid training program to become a certified Pharmacy Technician. Learn through online classes and hands-on experience at one of our hospital or retail sites.

Program Highlights:

• Earn While You Learn: Earn a full-time wage while completing the Pharmacy Technician University program (approx. 4-5 months).
• Become Certified: We prepare you for the MA Pharmacy Technician license and a position upon program completion and passing the exam.
• Structured Training: 40 hours/week (32 hours on-site at a BILH facility, 8 hours remote online learning).
• Real-World Experience: Combine weekly online lessons with practical experience alongside healthcare professionals.

Locations Include:

• Hospitals: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, Needham and Milton) Joslin Diabetes Center, Lahey Hospital Medical Center, Mount Auburn Hospital, New England Baptist Hospital, Winchester Hospital.
• Retail Pharmacies: BILH Shapiro (Boston), BILH Bowdoin (Dorchester), BILH Direct (Westwood).

Qualifications:

• Proficient in English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to the full-time training program and 1 year of subsequent full-time employment.
• Desirable traits: adaptability, dependability, detail-oriented.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 - over.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled