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SUMMARY

This position is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join the Atrius team at our Somerville, MA site with a part-time schedule (24 hrs. per week) with availability during open business hours of Mon-Fri 8-6p Sat/Sun 10-5 and rotating holidays. This location has a lot to offer with a generous benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Personal Days that allows you more work/ life balance as well as endless opportunities for growth to make the career you want.

Performs a wide range of routine and complex pharmaceutical duties in support of pharmacy operations. Assumes a lead role among support staff within the pharmacy. Relieves the Pharmacist of duties related to the intake of new prescription information and the handling of Schedule II controlled substances per MA Board of Pharmacy regulations. Must possess Pharmacy Technician Registration, as required by the Massachusetts Pharmacy Board of Registration as well as National Pharmacy Training Certification.

*_CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES_*

* Must currently be a Certified Pharmacy Technician in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacy technician license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy.

* Hold an active National Pharmacy Training Certification without restrictions.

* Certified in Immunization Administration Course by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (“ACPE”) accredited training program or become certified within 90 days of entering the role.

* Successfully completed Certified Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (CE) credits per calendar year as required by National Pharmacy Technician Certification and in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy

* American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

*_EXPERIENCE_*

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a retail pharmacy or outpatient pharmacy setting preferred.

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

*_SKILLS_*

* Must possess working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience. Requires knowledge of laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice and patient confidentiality.

* Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills are preferred.

* Must be team oriented and demonstrate excellent 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.

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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.

*_Excellent benefits Include:_*

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid professional development,

• Competitive health and welfare benefit package.

/Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations./

**Job:** **Pharmacy*

**Organization:** **Pharmacy*

**Title:** *Pharmacy Technician - Certified- Part Time- Somerville, MA*

**Location:** *Somerville MA*

**Requisition ID:** *125188*