Technician - Pharmacy / Pharmacy - Retail

Job Description

Job Description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN III

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician III for a travel opportunity. The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient and retail pharmacy experience, IV compounding skills, and the ability to work independently under limited pharmacist supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, mix, compound, dispense, and control medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Perform hazardous and non-hazardous medication compounding.
• Follow hospital pharmacy policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Work independently with limited direct pharmacist supervision.
• Operate pharmacy computer systems, automation software, and medication dispensing technology.
• Perform accurate calculations involving fractions, ratios, and decimals.
• Assist pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare team members with medication-related tasks.
• Maintain medication and inventory control.
• Perform deliveries as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience – REQUIRED.
• Retail pharmacy experience – REQUIRED.
• Minimum 6 months of current or previous inpatient hospital pharmacy experience – REQUIRED.
• Hazardous and non-hazardous compounding experience – REQUIRED.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB – REQUIRED.
• Active Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration/license in hand at submission – REQUIRED.
• Current BLS certification – REQUIRED.
• Ability to work independently and follow established pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation/own vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years old and meet applicable employment and background requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Current Pharmacy Technician skills checklist.
• Supervisory signed reference from within the past 2 years.
• Current BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Active Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration/license.

SCHEDULE:

• 10- or 12-hour shifts.
• Schedule accommodations will not be considered, so candidates must be able to work the posted shifts.
• All requested time off must be disclosed at submission.