Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

Pharmacy Technician in the inpatient area at Mercy Medical Center. Support Pharmacists and ensure medications are distributed properly including refilling machines.

What you will do

• Support pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities

• Package and distribute drugs and sterile products

• Maintain automated dispensing machines (ADMs) stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients

• Assist nurses trouble-shooting ADM questions and drawer maintenance

• Dispense controlled drugs with supervision of a pharmacist to anesthetists, and for delivery to ADM machines

• Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent. Completion of a hospital-based, community college or military technician training program preferable

• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)--if not already obtained-- is required within 1 year of Date of Hire

• MA Pharmacy Technician state registration must be current; or registration as a Pharmacy Intern and actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy program.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hours on days

Pay Range: $18-28/hr

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education, including CPhT certification. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital and Brightside for Families and Children.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.