Pharmacy Technician Training Program

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Overview

Use this link to learn more and apply for the DHCI Pharm Tech Apprenticeship Program.

We are offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Lebanon-based positions. This bonus is available to external applicants. It is also available to internal applicants changing career paths.

Available Positions : We are recruiting for full-time, onsite positions in our Lebanon, NH pharmacies.

Flexible Start Dates : Start this winter, then transfer into the 10-week DHCI certification program on March 16th.

Paid Training and Benefits : Start on Day 1.

Application Deadlines :

• November 14 for December start dates
• November 28 for January start dates
• January 23 for February and March start dates

Position Description :

Do you enjoy problem-solving, helping people, providing exceptional service, and working with a team? If so, training to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician is the first step on a progressive career ladder at Dartmouth Health. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you have the opportunity to progress toward becoming an Advanced Technician, a Pharmacy Lead, Trainer or Supervisor. Pharmacy Technicians are detail-oriented, enjoy a fast-paced environment and are committed to helping patients access the medications they need.

The Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program is designed to give trainees the knowledge and skills they need to embark upon a career in pharmacy. Candidates will be hired by one of the Dartmouth Health pharmacies in Lebanon, NH. Positions are available with the DHMC Inpatient Pharmacy and the Centerra Retail Pharmacy.

During the 10-week training program, trainees earn 19 college credits, and a wage of $680 per week. Benefits are effective on the first day of training. At the end of the program, students sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and are enrolled in a 2,000-hour US DOL Registered Apprenticeship.

This full-time, benefits-eligible training program starts with one week of onsite orientation, followed by 9 weeks of rigorous academic and vocational training. Those 9 weeks are typically comprised of three days of remote learning and two days of on-the-job training. The program's primary courses are Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Calculations, Pharmacy Lab, Pharmacy Technician Practices, Pharmacy Practicum, and Communications in Healthcare.

DHCI will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. DHCI will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Licensure / Certifications

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more : Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of  Dartmouth Health , the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.