Pharmacy Technician Trainee- Multiple locations available
About the position This is a paid Pharmacy Technician Training program offered by Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) to help individuals launch their careers as certified Pharmacy Technicians. The program lasts approximately 4-5 months and includes online classes and hands-on experience at BILH hospital or retail sites. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the exam, participants will be prepared for the MA Pharmacy Technician license and a position within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Complete online classes and hands-on training as part of the Pharmacy Technician University program.
- Gain practical experience alongside healthcare professionals at a BILH facility.
- Prepare for and pass the MA Pharmacy Technician license exam.
- Commit to one year of subsequent full-time employment upon program completion.
Requirements
- Proficient in English.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Commitment to the full-time training program.
- Commitment to 1 year of subsequent full-time employment.
- Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures with little or no supervision.
- Ability to address routine problems by following clear directions and procedures and identifying process improvements.
- Ability to follow general instructions and procedures with work monitored by a supervisor/manager.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English.
- Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and external customers.
- Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies and use them in varied situations.
- Ability to interact respectfully with others, offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Competent to provide patient care to Neonatal, Youth, Young adult, Middle Age, and Elderly age groups.
- Ability to work with concentrated attention for up to 4 hours without a break.
- Ability to use judgment to respond to events several times a week.
- Potential exposure to dust, gas, fumes, steam, chemicals, infectious diseases, airborne pathogens, and bloodborne pathogens, requiring protective equipment (Respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, eyewear etc.).
- Ability to perform medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
- Constant walking and standing required for the majority of the shift.
- Requires constant walking, standing, keyboard use, endurance (working up to 5-6 hours without a break), frequent sitting, bending neck, bending waist, fine manipulation using both hands, pushing/pulling using both hands, reaching above and below shoulder height.
- Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 lbs, 25 lbs.
- Occasional pushing items weighing up to 10 lbs, 25 lbs, 50 lbs.
- Rare lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Rare pushing items weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Detail-oriented
Benefits
- Full-time wage during training
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Support for a healthy and balanced life
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