Long Term Care Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description

This role serves as a Pharmacy Floor Technician responsible for accurately picking, labeling, scanning, and preparing prescription medications for final verification by a pharmacist. The position supports daily pharmacy operations by ensuring medications are processed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist in processing returned drugs and recycle or dispose of medications according to established procedures.
• Prepack frequently ordered medications during low-volume times, including labeling and proper storage.
• Manually package materials and products as required to support pharmacy operations.
• Pull and pick medications from shelving units and other medication storage areas, including prepack racks.
• Apply labels to blister cards and scan products to ensure accuracy prior to pharmacist verification.
• Alert the pharmacist on duty immediately when any medication or product does not scan properly or appears incorrect.
• Maintain a clean and organized designated workstation area and replenish all stock supplies as needed.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, to protect patient confidentiality and ensure compliance.
• Adhere to departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code at all times.
• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required or expected to support pharmacy coverage needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall functioning of the pharmacy.

Essential Skills

• Active and clear Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy, with the ability to maintain it in good standing.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician, including familiarity with pharmacy workflows.
• Data entry skills with the ability to enter prescription and medication information accurately.
• Experience or exposure to a retail pharmacy environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at a moderate, consistent pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct medication selection, labeling, and scanning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with blister card packaging and medication prepacking processes.
• Comfort working under the supervision of a pharmacist in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability and flexibility to work assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Work Environment

This position operates in a pharmacy setting with a focus on floor-based prescription preparation and packaging. The role follows a shift schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required. The environment involves working at designated workstations, using shelving, prepack racks, blister card systems, and scanning equipment to prepare and verify medications. Team members follow established safety protocols, departmental policies, and a defined dress code appropriate for a professional pharmacy environment. The work may require standing for extended periods, handling medications and packaging materials, and collaborating closely with pharmacists and other pharmacy staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Marlborough, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Marlborough,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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