Registered Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Harbor Health Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in Boston is seeking flexible Per Diem Pharmacy Technicians to cover shifts across various locations. Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists in preparing and filling prescriptions, processing medications, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a Pharmacy Technician license, and 1-3 years of pharmacy experience. If you're detail-oriented and a strong communicator, this position offers varied shifts to meet the needs of our community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee license or Registered Pharmacy Technician License required.
• 1-3 years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OTC drugs and laws governing OTC medications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with typing, preparing, and filling prescriptions.
• Process prescription medications through various insurances.
• Provide exceptional customer service at the Point of Sale.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Restock shelves and check inventory.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of OTC drugs

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Bilingual (English and Vietnamese, Spanish, or Portuguese)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Trainee license or Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The minimum starting salary for this position is $19.50 hourly.

Harbor Health is always seeking Per Diem Technicians to cover shifts as needed in our Pharmacies located in the Boston and Cape Cod areas.

Our Health Center Pharmacy locations include:

• Daniel Driscoll Neponset Health Center, 398 Neponset Ave. Dorchester, MA
• Geiger Gibson Community Health Center, 250 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA
• Harbor Community Health Center - Plymouth 10 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA
• Harbor Community Health Center-Hyannis, 735 Attucks Lane Hyannis, MA

We have day, some evenings until 8:00 PM and Saturday, 8:00 AM to Noon shifts.

Role

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and assists with typing, preparing and filling prescriptions for verification by the pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Accepts new prescriptions or refill requests from patients and evaluates information for completeness and accuracy.
• Successfully processes prescription medications through various insurances including the error resolution process.
• Counts prescription medication, fills prescriptions, types and attaches medication labels.
• Greets patients at the Point of Sale while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Adheres to State and Federal regulations pertaining to working in a pharmacy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs on those functions as allowed by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Works collaboratively with administration and clinical care teams to provide quality care for the patient.
• Restocks shelves in the dispensing areas as stock replacement is received from drug wholesaler.
• Checks inventory for outdated medications.
• Prepares and coordinates prescription orders for shipment.
• Assists pharmacist in training new technicians and cross training.
• Makes recommendations to the pharmacist as to how methods and procedures can be improved.
• Answers telephone calls in a timely professional manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee license, Registered Pharmacy Technician License or National Pharmacy Certification; current Basic Life Support Certification required.
• 1-3 years pharmacy or related experience, preferably in outpatient clinic pharmacy services or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Must be flexible and be able to work different schedules to meet client and pharmacy needs.
• Must possess detailed knowledge of OTC drugs and laws governing OTC medications.
• Demonstrates competent working knowledge of insurance plans.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of the Pharmacy Technician Procedures.
• Able to work in fast‑paced environment and troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communications and customer service skills.
• Must be organized and be able to prioritize tasks and be detail oriented.
• Computer literate with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Bilingual a plus! (English and Vietnamese, Spanish or Portuguese) as dictated by health center need.

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

Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission‑based organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through access to local, affordable services that promote health. Harbor provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services to more than 34,000 patients in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. Harbor Health also operates two Programs for All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Mattapan and Brockton, providing comprehensive healthcare, transportation and social services for more than 450 frail elders who continue to live with dignity and independence in the community and a Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law).