Pharmacy Technician: Middlesex Health

About the role

As a pivotal team member, you will prepare and distribute pharmaceuticals, including simple compound preparations, assist with inventory control and compliance audits, provide exceptional customer service, and maintain important pharmacy records. You will work directly with our Manager and Pharmacist to deliver top-notch, patient-focused specialty pharmacy services. Your self-motivation, strong work ethic, and commitment to a healthy work environment will help drive our mission to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of customer service, including answering calls and greeting patients in person.
• Assist with medication preparation, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and client policies, including participating in a double-check system for all preparations.
• Prepare products for use, including packaging, repacking, compounding, bar-coding, and other necessary manipulations.
• Deliver products to patient care areas while upholding integrity, security, and confidentiality.
• Maintain proficiency with technology such as automated dispensing machines (e.g., Parat Amax, TCG), robotics, barcoding systems (e.g., Verify), and other pharmacy and general technology solutions.
• Adhere strictly to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as well as accreditation standards and organizational policies.
• Assist with inventory control, including receiving, stocking, and replenishing stock, and checking products for use-by dates and suitability.
• Monitor and replenish stock of medications and supplies, communicating ordering needs to Pharmacists and purchasers.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area in compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Actively participate in performance or quality improvement initiatives, including idea creation and project execution.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required; higher education preferred.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license with the Board of Pharmacy in the respective state of applicant required.
• Active National Certification verified by PTCB or ExCPT is preferred.
• 1+ years of direct pharmacy-related experience required.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak, read, and interpret English, and follow complex verbal and written instructions with precision and accuracy.
• Additional language skills (beyond English) appropriate to the patient population served is helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, including performing general mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions).
• Basic computer proficiency, including accessing, entering, and interpreting computerized data.
• Maintain competency to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Working Conditions

Employees at client sites may be required to work on company-recognized holidays, with eligibility for holiday pay.

Pay

The current annual compensation range for this position is $48,000 - $59,000. The actual rate offered will depend on factors including geography, skills, abilities, education, and experience. This role is eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program as part of its comprehensive benefits package.