Registered Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health Care; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their outpatient pharmacy team. This role involves performing vital medication-related tasks, ensuring accurate preparation and distribution of medications, and maintaining inventory. You will work in a supportive environment that values exceptional patient care and teamwork. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a leading health system, this is the opportunity for you. Join a team that prioritizes respect and collaboration, and help make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Signing bonus eligibility

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete a Board-approved pharmacy technician-training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication-related tasks under supervision.
• Maintain inventory and prepare medications using aseptic technique.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Data entry skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Board-approved pharmacy technician-training program

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Pharmacy technology and equipment

Job description

Registered Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 830am-5pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10010 - 3830 Home Delivery Pharmacy

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

Under the direct supervision of a technician supervisor and pharmacist, performs medication-related tasks such as packaging, preparation of all forms of medications, record keeping, and all nonjudgmental aspects of drug distribution.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs duties in assigned practice area. Required to work in other practice areas, as staffing requires.
• Processes orders using pharmacy computer system. Delivers patient medications to medication room areas and stocks automated medication stations (Pyxis machines).
• Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment. Capable of troubleshooting routine technical problems.
• Prepares and packages most forms of medications. Prepares sterile products using aseptic technique in compounding parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, and other IV drugs.
• Maintains inventory including floor stock medication. Reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications.

License/Certification/Education

Position Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have successfully completed a Board-approved pharmacy technician-training program by obtaining a passing score on a Board-approved pharmacy technician assessment exam.

Experience/Skills

Required:

• Proficient in math. Knowledge and ability to use a computer for data entry.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.

Rotating Schedule, Weekend Rotation at Additional Pharmacy Location

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care