Temp - Technician - Pharmacy Pharmacy - Retail (Days) Pittsfield MA
- Full-time
Temp - Technician - Pharmacy Pharmacy - Retail (Days) Pittsfield MAPittsfield, MA, 01201, United StatesJob DescriptionPHARMACY TECH III - By following hospital approved policies and standard operation procedures (SOP's) of the department, the Pharmacy Tech II assists in the preparation/mixing/compounding/dispensing/control of medications and pharmaceuticals to the patients of BMC, its clinics and employees. This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as interaction with fellow Techs, Pharmacists, Nurses and other ancillary department employees is important in completing the job tasks.Ability to work and think independently is required (with limited, but direct Pharmacist supervision).A moderate level of computer skills is required as interaction with automation software and technology is significant in this position.Must have strong math skills with ability to calculate fractions, ratios and decimals.Must be 18 years of age or older, be of good moral character and never been convicted of a drug related felony.Occasionally drive vehicle to designated destinations for deliveries.BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile uploadRequested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).Travelers may not take all holidays off. MUST work TWO blocks (if scheduled/needed):Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend afterChristmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend afterNew Year Eve through New Year Day and weekend after8hrs non-billable orientationHoliday and OT Multipliers - 1.25%Charge and Call, Call-Back not applicable for this needRequirement description : SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED (10/12HR). DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER WHO WILL NOT WORK POSTED SHIFT. ASSINGMENT LOCATION: Hillcrest BMC Pharmacy3+years Pharm Tech experience [Required]Pharmacy Retail experience [Required]Minimum of 6 months of current or past inpatient hospital experience [Required]Ability to mix compounds [REQUIRED] (Hazardous and non-hazardous)PHARM TECH CERT - Certified Pharmacy Tech by PTCB - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD - REQUIREDPHARMTECH REG -Registered MA Pharmacy TechMust demonstrate the ability to work independently, without direct supervision within established policy.Traveler must have their own vehicle for this needPerm address must be included in traveler profile for this needAny/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer/at interview. Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offerMACHINERY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:Pharmacy and hospital computer systemsAlaris Smart PumpPharmacy automated medication dispensing systemsVertical and horizontal laminar air flow hoodsAncillary IV room equipment and programs; infusion pumps, Dose Edge, Simplify797Ancillary equipment necessary for performing day-to-day tasks (syringe, needle, graduate, calculator)Vocera BadgeFax machineProfile Requirements:Work HistorySkills Checklist, Pharmacy Technician, current to 1 year [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]National Pharm Tech Certification - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :BLS (AHA)CPTSTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :MassachusettsADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : MA license must be in hand upon submission Weekend Requirements : None/Holiday coverage if requiredOn Call Requirements : No CallJob Type: Travel NurseSkills: PHARMACY, Pharmacy - Retail