Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

NELC is one of the fastest growing home infusion therapy services companies in New England and is the region’s only non-profit home infusion provider. NELC is a hospital collaborative serving more than 70 hospital systems in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. NELC was created by local hospitals to ensure their patients have access to a provider that reflects their commitment to excellence in patient care, quality, and service. Like our owner hospitals, NELC provides patient focused care.

 

New England Life Care has and continues to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re energized by this opportunity, but your past experience doesn’t support every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply! You still may be the person we are looking for! We pride ourselves in training all new hires and those employees transitioning into a new career field.

 

We have an opening for a Pharmacy Technician within our Canton Pharmacy location. This position will train you on the nuances of being a Pharmacy Technician within a Home Infusion Pharmacy, which is less customer service centric than traditional retail pharmacies. The initial 3-6 month training schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm. Once fully trained, this position will transition to a 9:30am until 6:00pm schedule. 

 

We train all new hires, regardless of your background. All applicants are encouraged to apply. 

 

***Under the supervision and direction of a Licensed Pharmacist, the person in this position will first be trained to be responsible for the preparation of sterile infusion medications using aseptic technique and assisting the pharmacist in the operational tasks of conducting a home infusion pharmacy. Upon completion, they will be trained to receive and manage inventory.

 

 

Benefits: 

• Career Ladders
• Weekend Pay Differential
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous employer-matched 403b savings program
• Company paid: Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• And much more!

 

Initial training will include:

• Assisting the pharmacist(s) in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
• Learning to identify and understand the variable dosage requirements of different age groups. You’ll be encouraged to consult with the pharmacist if questions / concerns arise.
• Learning to maintain the proper aseptic technique within the LAFW/BSC in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.
• Accurately preparing intravenous solutions and admixtures in a timely manner according to NELC policies and procedures.
• Accurately labeling, packaging and storing products prior to shipment to patients.
• Maintaining pharmacy and clean room in a clean, organized and well stocked manner according to NELC policies and procedures.