Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Inpatient

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Evening
• Shift
• Description: Position Purpose Support pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities. This includes maintaining Pyxis stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients. Prepares and compounds neonatal oral liquids, and other extemporaneous products. Packages and distributes drugs and sterile products.
• What
• You
• Would Do: Performs general pharmacy duties by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing duties including deliveries, checking stock levels and picking medications. Answers telephones, assists nurses trouble-shooting Pyxis questions and drawer maintenance. Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy. Maintains records of orders, processes patient charges and collects productivity statistics. Participates and assists with the management of the technical staff of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a hospital-based, community college or military technician training program preferable. Previous experience strongly preferred; IV and compounding experience preferred Current state (MA) registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required to start PTCB national certification preferred or must be obtained within 6 months Position Highlights and Benefits Full time 40hrs, Evening Shift -- shift and weekend differentials apply Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage starting day 1 Pay Range: $20-27 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education including PTCB Certification if applicable. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.