Licensed Pharmacy Technician in Training - Per Diem

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Temporary, Per Diem

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Lead Pharmacy Technician

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Pay Range: $16.00 - 18.00/hour

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

As part of a dynamic team at Charles River Community Health (CRCH), a healthcare practice providing comprehensive, integrated, and compassionate care to underserved local communities, the Pharmacy Technician in Training will assist the pharmacy team in the preparation, billing, and dispensing of prescription and OTC medications to CRCH patients. This experience, under the supervision of Pharmacy leadership, will help the Pharmacy Technician in Training learn the skills required to prepare for the board-approved exam and become a Registered Pharmacy Technician in Massachusetts. CRCH Pharmacies are on-site pharmacies that are designed to provide exceptional outpatient pharmacy services to CRCH and community patients.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service and accommodate patient needs in a timely, efficient, and caring manner.
• In the capacity of a Pharmacy Technician in Training, assist in preparation and dispensing of prescription medications while maintaining productivity, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist on duty:
  • Enter prescription data into data processing software
  • Take stock bottles from the shelf for prescriptions
  • Reconstitute prescriptions
  • Label prescription containers
  • Prepare unit-dose, modified unit-dose, and medication cards
  • Make the offer to counsel
• Maintain patient records and prescription information using a pharmacy computer system.
• Answer telephone calls in a timely, professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned by Pharmacy leadership.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

• Active Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training registration required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be flexible and be able to work different schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy and organization. (Pharmacy Department Hours: 9am-7pm Mon, Tues, Thurs. 9am-5pm Wed & Fri, and 9am-1pm Saturdays)
• Must maintain consistent schedule for duration of training, and must work at least eight hours per week.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Must possess ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Must have high level of integrity and transparency.
• Must be a fast learner who is ready and able to take on new responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain a high volume of consistent work that is detailed, accurate, and complete
• Experience in diverse culture preferred.
• Experience working with historically underserved populations preferred.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing access to quality and compassionate care to the underserved, you will find your career rewarding and impactful. As Pharmacy Technician in Training, you will be part of a dynamic team and will find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory.

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

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Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.