Pharmacy Technician Trainee, Inpatient Pharmacy, Per Diem
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, MA, United States
Job Details
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$15.00 - $24.58
(final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations)
Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, One Major Winter Holiday; Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled Hours: 0700-0330
Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 0
Cost Center:
10020 - 3800 Pharmacy
Signing bonus may be available; a recruitment team member will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Working under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Manager and Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee performs basic medication‑related tasks such as packaging medications, preparation of medications, record keeping, and drug distribution. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee provides customer service, demonstrates professional work ethic, and is competent with pharmacy automation and technology.
Major Responsibilities
Processes orders using pharmacy computer system and delivers patient medications to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Is familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment, capable of troubleshooting technical problems.
Prepares and packages medications for delivery to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Maintains inventory, including floor stock medication, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications.
Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and respects patient confidentiality; generates necessary pharmacy reports.
Conducts medication room inspections in assigned patient care areas in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assembles drugs accurately and efficiently from physician’s orders.
Triage pharmacy calls.
Repackages all bulk drugs into units of use containers.
Maintains a clean work area, assists in quality indicator monitoring, identifies problems or areas for improvement, and assists supervisor with problem‑solving projects and operations improvement; participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and/or teams.
Attends process improvement meetings and implements at least one documented idea per year.
Ensures that all yearly competencies are up to date, including but not limited to fingertip sampling, media fill testing, and annual departmental continuing education.
License / Certification / Education
Position Qualifications (Required):
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician in Training license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Experience / Skills (Required)
Proficiency in math and ability to use a computer.
Must be able to follow complicated verbal and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.
Focus on attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
$15.00 - $24.58
(final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations)
Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, One Major Winter Holiday; Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled Hours: 0700-0330
Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 0
Cost Center:
10020 - 3800 Pharmacy
Signing bonus may be available; a recruitment team member will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Working under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Manager and Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee performs basic medication‑related tasks such as packaging medications, preparation of medications, record keeping, and drug distribution. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee provides customer service, demonstrates professional work ethic, and is competent with pharmacy automation and technology.
Major Responsibilities
Processes orders using pharmacy computer system and delivers patient medications to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Is familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment, capable of troubleshooting technical problems.
Prepares and packages medications for delivery to patient rooms and medication room areas.
Maintains inventory, including floor stock medication, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications.
Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and respects patient confidentiality; generates necessary pharmacy reports.
Conducts medication room inspections in assigned patient care areas in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Assembles drugs accurately and efficiently from physician’s orders.
Triage pharmacy calls.
Repackages all bulk drugs into units of use containers.
Maintains a clean work area, assists in quality indicator monitoring, identifies problems or areas for improvement, and assists supervisor with problem‑solving projects and operations improvement; participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and/or teams.
Attends process improvement meetings and implements at least one documented idea per year.
Ensures that all yearly competencies are up to date, including but not limited to fingertip sampling, media fill testing, and annual departmental continuing education.
License / Certification / Education
Position Qualifications (Required):
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician in Training license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
Experience / Skills (Required)
Proficiency in math and ability to use a computer.
Must be able to follow complicated verbal and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.
Focus on attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Unless certification, licensure, or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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