Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in assisting patients with their medication needs and working closely with our pharmacists to ensure the highest level of patient care.

**Job Summary:**

Assist patients in dropping off written prescriptions and picking up filled prescriptions, verifying the correct patient is picking up the correct medication.

**Responsibilities:**

* Assist the pharmacist by correctly entering prescriptions, including refills, into the computer, adjudicating through insurance, filling and labeling prescriptions.
* Operate and use appropriate techniques within systems for storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications and follow the Health Center's policies regarding medication preparation and labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and purchasing of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
* Obtain patient insurance information utilizing available resources when required and verifying insurance when applicable.
* Work with pharmacy benefit managers to process rejected prescriptions through insurances.
* Assist the pharmacist with the transfer of prescriptions between pharmacies (certified pharmacy technicians only).
* Updating patient profile information within the designated electronic health record system.
* Work with all pharmacy staff to maintain correct inventory levels, including the ordering of medications as well as removal from shelves, and inventory correction, of outdated medications.

**Requirements:**

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Pharmacy Technician registration required in accordance with Massachusetts Regulations.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* All health center employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID19 and the Flu.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* 1-2 years Pharmacy Technician experience.
* Kennedy Community Health provides all training necessary.
* National Pharmacy Technician certification.
* Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Portuguese, or English/Other.

**Benefits:**

Kennedy Community Health seeks to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Health benefits start on first day of employment. Company pays 79% of health insurance Premiums.

Competitive time off packages

403b Retirement Plan with Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistants Program 100% paid for by employer

Health benefits coverage for same-sex domestic partners, transgender health benefits.

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