About the role#
This position supports the pharmacy team by preparing, dispensing, and delivering medications to patients. You will work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to assist with drug distribution, automated dispensing systems, and IV room processes. This is a part-time, on-site role based in Leominster, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, package, and label unit dose medications.
- Deliver medications to patient care areas and collect physician orders or medication returns.
- Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, and storing non-controlled medications.
- Check medications for expiration dates to maintain safety standards.
- Compound ointments, creams, and oral solutions as needed.
- Answer telephone calls and triage requests from customers to the pharmacist staff.
- Complete scheduled rounds on patient care units.
What you'll need#
- High School diploma.
- Current license as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
- Baseline understanding of automated dispensing systems and IV room processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow hospital policies.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English.
- National Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred.
- One year of experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Leominster, MA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Schedule: Mixed shifts including weekends and holidays.
About UMass Memorial Medical Center
UMass Memorial Medical Center is the flagship academic medical center of the UMass Memorial Health system. Founded in 1998 and based in Worcester, Massachusetts, the organization serves as the clinical partner for the UMass Chen Medical School. The center operates across four campuses and maintains over 800 beds. It provides specialized care in areas including cardiovascular health, neurosciences, and trauma medicine.
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