Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY

Learn to become a Pharmacy Technician. Become proficient in a variety of medication recording and preparation tasks, as well as other duties in support of pharmacy operations. Receive support and training in becoming a pharmacy technician trainee and then a registered pharmacy technician.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit required.
• Upon employment must possess pharmacy technician in training license in the state of Massachusetts without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy. Licensure in accordance withPharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy. Assistance is provided.

• Must not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG).

• Must apply for Pharmacy Technician in Training Licensure prior to start date, as required by the Massachusetts Pharmacy Board of Registration.

• Must be registered with the state and pass a Board-approved pharmacy technician registration examination within the mandatory time period of minimum 500 hours and maximum of 1500 hours or for more than one year, whichever period is shorter per 247 CMR.

EXPERIENCE

• One to two years’ experience in a service industry is preferred.
• Prior pharmacy experience and cash handling experience are desirable but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

SKILLS

• Working knowledge of cash handling experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills are preferred.
• Must be team oriented and demonstrate good customer service skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and colleagues.
• Sound judgment with the ability to work and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of medication abbreviation and symbols, common dosage calculations, and storage requirements preferred.
• Basic computer skills desirable.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

_Benefits Include:_

· Up to 8% company retirement contribution,

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 10 paid holidays,

· Paid professional development,

· Generous health and welfare benefit package.

/All Pharmacy Department applicants, (excluding Clinical Pharmacy) who are offered a job with Atrius Health will be tested for drugs as part of the post job offer employment screening process. Any applicant who tests positive for illegal drug use will not be hired. While Atrius Health cannot force a candidate to take a drug test, refusing to take the test may result in a rescinded offer of employment. /

Job: *Pharmacy

Organization: *Pharmacy

Title: Pharmacy Technician in Training

Location: Concord MA

Requisition ID: 122823