MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
Technician - Pharmacy / Pharmacy - Retail
Pittsfield, Massachusetts•Temporary
$24 hourly
$24 hourly
About the Job
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.