SUMMARY
Performs a variety of medication recording and preparation tasks, as well as other duties in support of pharmacy operations. Must possess Pharmacy Technician Registration, as required by the Massachusetts Pharmacy Board of Registration.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required.
- Graduate of an approved pharmacy technician program or institutional/retail pharmacy experience.
- Must currently be a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacy technician license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy. Licensure in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy
- Must have Certified in Immunization Administration by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ("ACPE") accredited training program or become certified within 90 days of entering the role.
- Must not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
EXPERIENCE
One to two years' experience in a service industry is preferred.
Prior pharmacy experience and cash handling experience are desirable.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
SKILLS
Working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience preferred.
Knowledge of laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice and patient confidentiality preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills are preferred.
Must be team oriented and demonstrate good customer service skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and colleagues.
Sound judgment with the ability to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of medication abbreviation and symbols, common dosage calculations, and storage requirements preferred.
Basic computer skills desirable.
All Pharmacy Department applicants, (excluding Clinical Pharmacy) who are offered a job with Atrius Health will be tested for drugs as part of the post job offer employment screening process. Any applicant who tests positive for illegal drug use will not be hired. While Atrius Health cannot force a candidate to take a drug test, refusing to take the test may result in a rescinded offer of employment.
Benefits Include:
Up to 8% company retirement contribution
Generous Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays
Paid professional development
Generous health and welfare benefit package
Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
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