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

Berkshire Medical Center - AA; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center - AA in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III for a 13-week travel assignment. Responsibilities include preparation, dispensing and control of medications, with inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Shift: Day, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, with varied start times. The role requires MA license, PTCB certification, BLS, strong math and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under pharmacist supervision.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pharmacy technician experience, minimum 6 months of inpatient hospital experience.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license required; PTCB certification and BLS preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older; strong interpersonal and math skills; able to work with limited supervision.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle for deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, mixing, compounding, dispensing and control of medications.
• Interact with pharmacists, nurses and other staff to ensure accurate medication delivery.
• Work independently under pharmacist supervision; operate automation software and hospital computer systems.
• Potentially drive to designated destinations for deliveries.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Strong math skills

Vehicle for deliveries

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Automation software

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Details

Client Name

Berkshire Medical Center - AA

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Allied

Profession

Pharmacy

Specialty

Pharmacy Tech

Job ID

35596006

Job Title

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

Weekly Pay

$1412.0

Shift Details

Shift

Day - 8x5 - 07AM

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

11/16/2026

End Date

02/15/2027

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician III

Profession: Technician

Specialty: Pharmacy/Retail

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours, Monday-Friday (7a-3:30p, 7:30a-4p, or 8:30a-5p)

Experience: 3+ years of pharmacy technician experience, minimum of 6 months of inpatient hospital experience

License: Registered Pharmacy Technician in Massachusetts

Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician by PTCB, BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Must-Have

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must have moderate computer skills for automation software.
• Must possess strong math skills to calculate fractions, ratios, and decimals.
• Must have own vehicle for deliveries.

Description

The Pharmacy Technician III follows approved policies and standard operating procedures of the department.

Responsibilities include the preparation, mixing, compounding, dispensing, and control of medications and pharmaceuticals to patients.

The position requires significant interaction with fellow technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other ancillary department employees.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential for effective communication.

The technician must be able to work and think independently, with limited, but direct supervision from a pharmacist.

The role requires a moderate level of computer skills, interacting with automation software and technology.

Strong math skills are necessary for performing calculations involving fractions, ratios, and decimals.

The technician may occasionally be required to drive a vehicle to designated destinations for deliveries.

All requested time off during the course of this assignment must be noted.

Travelers may not take all holidays off and must work specified holiday blocks if scheduled.

No more than five days of requested time off will be accepted.

This position may involve the use of pharmacy and hospital computer systems, automated medication dispensing systems, and ancillary IV room equipment.

All scheduling requests must be made at the time of submission.

Applicants must provide work history documentation, including a skills checklist and supervisory signed reference from the past two years of employment.

Certification and licensing documentation are required for eligibility.

Client Details

Address

725 North St

City

Pittsfield

State

MA

Zip Code

01201