Travel Pharmacy Tech in Pittsfield, MA

Pharmacy Tech
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician III (Travel Contract)

Location

Pittsfield, MA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | 10/12-Hour Shifts (no schedule accommodations available)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, mixing, compounding, dispensing, and control of medications and pharmaceuticals in accordance with department policies and standard operating procedures
• Mix hazardous and non-hazardous compounds using vertical and horizontal laminar air flow hoods and ancillary IV room equipment
• Operate pharmacy computer systems, automated medication dispensing systems, Alaris Smart Pumps, and related technology platforms
• Apply strong math skills including calculation of fractions, ratios, and decimals in daily pharmacy operations
• Work independently with limited but direct pharmacist supervision, collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and ancillary department staff
• Occasionally operate a personal vehicle to transport medications or supplies to designated destinations

Required Qualifications

• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) — required
• Massachusetts Registered Pharmacy Technician — required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross — required
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy technician experience — required
• Retail pharmacy experience — required
• Minimum 6 months of current or past inpatient hospital experience — required
• Demonstrated ability to mix compounds (hazardous and non-hazardous) — required
• Must be 18 years of age or older and meet applicable state character and background requirements
• Must have a personal vehicle available for use during the assignment
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of profile upload; scheduling requests will not be considered after submission or offer
• Expected to work up to two holiday blocks as scheduled: Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend after; Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend after; New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and weekend after

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with pharmacy automation systems such as DoseEdge, Simplify797, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with infusion pumps and IV room ancillary equipment
• Experience in a teaching hospital or high-volume inpatient pharmacy environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized, Joint Commission-accredited teaching hospital offering a broad continuum of medical specialties
• Gain experience in a full-service pharmacy environment utilizing advanced technology and automation systems