Pharmacy Technician- Hospital Inpatient

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Position Purpose

To  support pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities. This includes maintaining automated dispensing machines (ADMs) stock levels. Packages and distributes drugs and sterile products. Dispenses controlled drugs with supervision of a pharmacist to anesthetists, and for delivery to ADM machines

What you will do

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

• Answer telephones, 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. May include but not limited to preparing IV admixtures, solutions, and other sterile products and chemotherapy

• Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy

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

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

• Hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs on days- weekend differentials apply!

• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Pay Range: $17.50-$25/hr.

Pay rate is dependent on education and experience including PTCB certification

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, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support program

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.