Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

New England Life Care (NELC) is one of the fastest growing home infusion therapy services company in New England and is the region’s only non-profit home infusion provider.

NELC is a hospital collaborative serving more than 60 hospital systems in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

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 member 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 encourage you to apply! You still may be the person we are looking for!

We currently have full time 40 hour per week positions, including weekend rotation, available for a Pharmacy Technician in our Concord, New Hampshire branch.

Under the supervision and direction of a Licensed Pharmacist, the person in this position is 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.

Benefits :

• Career Ladder
• 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!

Responsibilities :

• Assists the pharmacist(s) in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and understand the variable dosage requirements of different age groups. Understands the need to consult with the pharmacist if questions / concerns arise.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain aseptic technique within the LAFW / BSC in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.
• Accurately prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures in a timely manner according to NELC policies and procedures.
• Accurately labels, packages and stores products prior to shipment to patients.
• Maintains pharmacy and clean room in a clean, organized and well stocked manner according to NELC policies and procedures.
• Ability to abide by deadlines / time commitments with prioritization while not compromising patient or employee safety.
• Assists with daily, weekly and monthly Quality Assurance activities including but not limited to temperature monitoring of product environment.
• The job requires the lifting of 35-pound boxes of fluid to supply the needs of the clean room compounding processes. The position is also primarily responsible for restocking inventory (in the form of 35-pound boxes) as it is delivered on pallets.
• Assists in the completion of quarterly inventory counts as required.
• Follows NELC policies and procedures in the normal conduction of company business.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships; shows respect and concern for the feelings of others; interfaces effectively with all levels of the organization;

focuses on situations rather than personalities in relating to others; works cooperatively within a group; accepts constructive feedback.

• Participates in ongoing professional development via regular attendance at department meetings, in-services, and other educational programs pertinent to his / her job.
• Performs 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.
• 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.
29 days ago