Retail Pharmacy Technician-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmacy services, including preparing and distributing medications, inventory control, and customer service. The role operates under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure high-quality patient-focused services.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, assisting pharmacists with third-party transactions, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active state certification with Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• 0–1 year related work experience required.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse professionals (physicians, nurses, admin).
• Experience with computer systems and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, process prescription orders accurately and timely.
• Provide courteous interpersonal communications.
• Handle filling, pickup and delivery of patient medications; ensure correct medications delivered on time.
• Obtain information for new prescriptions and reconciliations per law.
• Refer clinical questions to a pharmacist promptly.
• Retrieve and file prescriptions, records, and logs in proper files.
• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy areas and supplies.
• Follow department policies and adapt to changing needs.
• Assist with enrollment processes for patient support programs if applicable.

Skills

Prescription processing

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

PioneerRx

ParataMax

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, The Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high-quality patient focused pharmacy services.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. 1. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, processes prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieves, counts, measures and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed. Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximized patient care outcomes. Assist Pharmacist with all third-party transactions including the completion of any documentation.
2. 2. Conducts interpersonal communications in a courteous and friendly manner.
3. 3. Responsible for filling, pickup and delivery of patient specific medication. This includes, delivery of medications to appropriate areas in a timely manner so that patients receive the correct medications at the correct time as well as packing, processing, and tracking orders.
4. 4. Obtains information for new prescriptions and/or reconciliation purposes accurately and in accordance to the law.
5. 5. Refers all clinician and customer clinical questions to a pharmacist in a timely manner
6. 6. Retrieves and files pharmacy prescriptions, records, and logs in the appropriate files and in accordance to law
7. 7. Maintain cleanliness of all pharmacy areas and supplies
8. 8. Maintains excellent familiarity with appropriate department policies and procedures.
9. 9. Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, etc.
10. 10. If applicable, assists with enrollment processes for any/all patient support programs.

Required Qualifications:

1. 1. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. 2. Active state certification with Board of Pharmacy in Massachusetts.
3. 3. 0-1 years related work experience required.
4. 4. Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of professionals (physicians, nurses, administration)
5. 5. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 1. National Certification verified by PTCB and ExCPT)
2. 2. Knowledge of Epic, PioneerRx and ParataMax preferred.
3. 3. Previous experience with quality assurance.

Pay Range:

$26.00 - $34.99

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled