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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

New England Life CareScarborough, ME, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

NELC is one of the fastest growing home infusion therapy services companies in New England and is the region’s only non-profit home infusion provider. NELC is a hospital collaborative serving more than 70 hospital systems in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. NELC was created by local hospitals to ensure their patients have access to a provider that reflects their commitment to excellence in patient care, quality, and service. Like our owner hospitals, NELC provides patient focused care.

New England Life Care has and continues to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re energized by this opportunity, but your past experience doesn’t support every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply! You still may be the person we are looking for! We pride ourselves in training all new hires and those employees transitioning into a new career field.

We have an openings for Pharmacy Technicians within our Scarborough Pharmacy location. This position will train you on the nuances of being a Pharmacy Technician within a Home Infusion Pharmacy, which is less customer service centric than traditional retail pharmacies.

We train all new hires, regardless of your background. All applicants are encouraged to apply.

  • Under the supervision and direction of a Licensed Pharmacist, the person in this position will first be trained to be responsible for the preparation of sterile infusion medications using aseptic technique and assisting the pharmacist in the operational tasks of conducting a home infusion pharmacy. Upon completion, they will be trained to receive and manage inventory.

Benefits :

  • Career Ladders
  • Weekend Pay Differential
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Generous employer-matched 403b savings program
  • Company paid : Life insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • And much more!
  • Initial training will include :

  • Assisting the pharmacist(s) in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
  • Learning to identify and understand the variable dosage requirements of different age groups. You’ll be encouraged to consult with the pharmacist if questions / concerns arise.
  • Learning to maintain the proper aseptic technique within the LAFW / BSC in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.
  • Accurately preparing intravenous solutions and admixtures in a timely manner according to NELC policies and procedures.
  • Accurately labeling, packaging and storing products prior to shipment to patients.
  • Maintaining pharmacy and clean room in a clean, organized and well stocked manner according to NELC policies and procedures.
  • Assisting with daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance activities including but not limited to temperature monitoring of product environment.
  • Both positions also require the lifting of 35-pound boxes of fluid to supply the needs of the clean room compounding processes. The Pharmacy Technician is also primarily responsible for restocking inventory (in the form of 35-pound boxes) as it is delivered on pallets.
  • Assisting in the completion of quarterly inventory counts as required.
  • Following NELC policies and procedures in the normal conduction of company business.
  • Other duties / projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
  • Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certification / Licensure as Pharmacy Technician as required by state specific Board of Pharmacy regulations WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE DATE
  • Ability to perform accurate dosage calculations when filling various prescriptions for all age populations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and customers
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Knowledge / practical experience with microcomputer systems such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
  • Dependability in attendance and job performance
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Preferred Experience :

  • One (1) year (minimum) experience in IV admixtures using an IV laminar flow hood in hospital or homecare setting preferred, but not mandatory.
  • EOE

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