MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

Under the supervision of the pharmacist, assists with the functioning of the unit-dose distribution system, assists with the preparation of intravenous admixtures and delivery of medication to patient units. Responsible for assisting with ordering, receiving and delivery of medication and supplies. Responsible for inspection of assigned medication storage areas throughout the hospital. 

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or the equivalent or currently enrolled in a program which awards such degree or certificate.
• A pharmacy technician currently licensed by the Board of Pharmacy who is PTCB (or other Board-approved entity) certified. 
• Must be at least 18 years old.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy is desired.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have good organizational skills. 
• Able to identify scope of task and perform it in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work as a team member. 
• Must have good telephone etiquette.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.