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

ThreePDS Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health System seeks a Temp Pharmacy Technician - Retail (Days) in Pittsfield, MA to assist in preparation, mixing, dispensing and control of medications under pharmacist supervision. This position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and adherence to SOPs.

The role requires strong math skills, good computer abilities and effective communication with pharmacists, nurses and staff across the department. This is a day-shift temp assignment with potential for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician assisting in preparation, dispensing and control of medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Strong math skills for fractions, ratios and decimals.
• Ability to use automation software and computer systems in pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, compounding and dispensing of medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses and other staff to ensure accurate dispensing.
• Maintain SOP compliance and accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Pharmacy tech

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

Automation software

Job description

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

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