Licensed Pharmacy Technician - Charles River Community Health

Licensed Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director & Associate Director of Pharmacy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Pay Range: Band B ($20.50 - 26.00/hour)

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

As part of a dynamic team at Charles River Community Health (CRCH), a healthcare practice providing compassionate care to underserved communities, the Pharmacy Technician will play a key role to assist the pharmacy team in the preparation, billing, and dispensing of prescription and OTC medications to Charles River Community Health Pharmacy patients. CRCH Pharmacies are on-site pharmacies that are designed to provide exceptional outpatient pharmacy services to CRCH and community patients.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional personal customer service and accommodate patient needs in a timely, efficient, and caring manner.
• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications while maintaining productivity as well as regulatory and quality standards.
• Maintain patient records and prescription information using a pharmacy computer system.
• Perform duties in an accurate, timely, knowledgeable, thorough, and complete manner.
• Answer telephone calls in a timely, professional manner.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS, AND MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• Active MA Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be flexible and be able to work different schedules to meet the needs of the pharmacy and organization. (Pharmacy Department Hours: 9am-7pm Mon, Tues, Thurs. 9am-5pm Wed & Fri, and 9am-1pm Saturdays)
• Demonstrate competent working knowledge of pharmacy claims adjudication.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Possess ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks.
• Must be adaptable, with a willingness to learn new responsibilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Pharmacy Technician licensed by passing the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
• Prior recent experience (1-2yrs) in a retail community setting.
• Knowledge of 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• PioneerRX Experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel to Waltham & Brighton locations in accordance with staffing needs. (Pharmacy Department Hours: 9am-7pm Mon, Tues, Thurs. 9am-5pm Wed & Fri, and 9am-1pm Saturdays)

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

We are a Community Health Center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing access to quality and compassionate care to the underserved, you will find your career rewarding and impactful. As Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team with a shared vision to breakdown barriers in delivering healthcare excellence!

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical & Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Tickets at Work

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Travel Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.