Temp - Technician

This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as interaction with fellow Techs, Pharmacists, Nurses and other ancillary department employees is important in completing the job tasks. PHARM TECH CERT - Certified Pharmacy Tech by PTCB - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD - REQUIRED .

Description: PHARMACY TECH III - By following hospital approved policies and standard operation procedures (SOP s) of the department, the Pharmacy Tech II assists in the preparation/mixing/compounding/dispensing/ control of medications and pharmaceuticals to the patients of BMC, its clinics and employees. This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as interaction with fellow Techs, Pharmacists, Nurses and other ancillary department employees is important in completing the job tasks.

• Ability to work and think independently is required (with limited, but direct Pharmacist supervision).
• A moderate level of computer skills is required as interaction with automation software and technology is significant in this position.
• Must have strong math skills with ability to calculate fractions, ratios and decimals.
• Must be 18 years of age or older, be of good moral character and never been convicted of a drug related felony.
• Occasionally drive vehicle to designated destinations for deliveries.

BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY. To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

Travelers may not take all holidays off. MUST work TWO blocks (if scheduled/needed):

Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend after
Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend after
New Year Eve through New Year Day and weekend after

8hrs non-billable orientation
Holiday and OT Multipliers - 1.25%
Charge and Call, Call-Back not applicable for this need


RequirementDescription: SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS NEED (10/12HR). DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER WHO WILL NOT WORK POSTED SHIFT.

ASSINGMENT LOCATION: Hillcrest BMC Pharmacy

• 3+years Pharm Tech experience [Required]
• Pharmacy Retail experience [Required]
• Minimum of 6 months of current or past inpatient hospital experience [Required]
• Ability to mix compounds [REQUIRED] (Hazardous and non-hazardous)
• PHARM TECH CERT - Certified Pharmacy Tech by PTCB - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD - REQUIRED
• PHARMTECH REG -Registered MA Pharmacy Tech
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, without
  direct supervision within established policy.
• Traveler must have their own vehicle for this need
• Perm address must be included in traveler profile for this need
• Any/All RTO must be included in
  profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF
  SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests
  at/after time of offer/at interview. Please obtain this information
  prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer

MACHINERY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Pharmacy and hospital computer systems
• Alaris Smart Pump
• Pharmacy automated medication dispensing systems
• Vertical and horizontal laminar air flow hoods
• Ancillary IV room equipment and programs; infusion pumps, Dose
  Edge, Simplify797
• Ancillary equipment necessary for performing day-to-day tasks
  (syringe, needle, graduate, calculator)
• Vocera Badge
• Fax machine

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, Pharmacy Technician, current to 1 year [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• American Heart Association or client BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• National Pharm Tech Certification - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]