Pharmacy Tech II-Retail - New Bedford - ref. p71862115
Overview:
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented Pharmacy Technician II
Hours: 32hrsShift: 7am to 6pm variable. Weekend and holiday rotation.
Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities:
Under direction of the Director, Retail Pharmacy, or designee, perform duties to support and in support of the Retail Pharmacy including assisting Pharmacists with processing prescriptions. Count and prepare medications in Schedules III through VI for dispensing, stock and maintain Schedule III through VI inventory, maintain recordkeeping including refrigerator logs.Strive to provide excellent customer service over the phone and at the counter, demonstrating proficiency and compassion while interacting with customers. Under supervision of the pharmacist, take verbal prescription orders and call prescribers offices for refills and Rx clarifications as permitted by law.
Maintain proficiency with POS and pharmacy software. Assist in training new technicians. May be required to deliver medications to patients at the bedside and perform other duties as determined by the pharmacist to assist in daily operations of the store.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or the equivalent is required.
- Additional clinical course work or training is preferred.
- Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification is required within 18 months of hire.
- One year of related work experience is required; three years is preferred.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
Pay Range: USD $17.80 - USD $27.00 /Hr.