Temp - Technician - Pharmacy / Pharmacy - Retail (Days) Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Medical Center; Adams (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Temp Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparation, dispensing and control of medications under SOPs, with supervision from Pharmacists.

The position is travel-based (13 weeks), with shifts 5 days a week and 40 scheduled hours, requiring strong math, computer skills and teamwork with nursing staff. Applicants should be able to drive occasionally and meet basic eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech II/III duties per SOPs; prep/dispense meds.
• Strong math skills for fractions/ratios.
• Interact with Pharmacists, Nurses and colleagues.
• Must be 18+ with good character and background clearance; travel and driving may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation/mixing/dispensing/control of medications.
• Follow hospital SOPs and maintain accuracy in tasks.
• Collaborate with Pharmacists, Nurses and other staff to complete duties.
• Occasional driving to designated destinations for deliveries.

Skills

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Job description

Details

Client Name Berkshire Medical Center

Job Type Travel

Offering Allied

Profession Allied Health Professional

Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Job ID 19186535

Job Title Temp - Technician - Pharmacy / Pharmacy - Retail (Days) Pittsfield, MA

Weekly Pay $1386.24

Shift Details

Shift 5 Day Shifts X 8 Hrs

Scheduled Hours 40

Job Order Details

Start Date 10/19/2026

End Date 01/18/2027

Duration 13 Week(s)

Job Description

PHARMACY TECH III - By following hospital approved policies and standard operation procedures (SOP's) of the department, the Pharmacy Tech II assists in the preparation/mixing/compounding/dispensing/ control of medications and pharmaceuticals to the patients of BMC, its clinics and employees. This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as interaction with fellow Techs, Pharmacists, Nurses and other ancillary department employees is important in completing the job tasks.

• Ability to work and think independently is required (with limited, but direct Pharmacist supervision).
• A moderate level of computer skills is required as interaction with automation software and technology is significant in this position.
• Must have strong math skills with ability to calculate fractions, ratios and decimals.
• Must be 18 years of age or older, be of good moral character and never been convicted of a drug related felony.
• Occasionally drive vehicle to designated destinations for deliveries.

BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

Travelers may not take all holidays off. MUST work TWO blocks (if scheduled/needed):

Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend after

Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend after

New Year Eve through New Year Day and weekend after

8hrs non-billable orientation

Holiday and OT Multipliers - 1.25%

Charge and Call, Call-Back not applicable for this need

Client Details

Address 610 North Street (One block from Main Hospital)

State MA

Zip Code 01201