Pharmacy Technician - Medication History

bilh· Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.
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📍 Lahey ClinicFull time💰 USD 28–37

About this role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The medication history pharmacy technician, under the supervision of the medication history pharmacist, will systematically interview the patient, family, and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications. This medication list will then be confirmed with a second source that may include a pharmacy, mail order, or nursing facility documentation. Following completion, the pharmacy technician will document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team, nursing staff and pharmacy staff.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Must have one of the following: Works in three different areas within the Pharmacy in addition to primary work area:

Central

Operating Room

Sterile compounding (IV Room)

Hazardous medication compounding (Infusion Center)

Research

Receiving

Outpatient Pharmacy

Quality Assurance

Informatics

Excellence and specialization in one area as demonstrated by:

Serving as primary trainer for that area including management of training materials

Taking additional responsibility for at least one process (e.g. gloved fingertip and media fill sampling, compounding and repackaging, TraySafe workflows, satellite inventory control, DSCSA compliance, etc.)

Suggests workflow efficiencies and collaborates with the Lead Technicians and management to help implement new practices

In conjunction with other Pharmacy Technicians, ensures that all medication distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner.  Informs Pharmacist and/or the Supervisor of any workflow issues.

Repackages and compounds medications as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures.

Maintains appropriate inventory levels in specific area of practice by rotating stock, checking for expired medications, informing the Pharmacy Buyer when inventory levels are low, and checking in wholesaler order.

Answers telephone calls, triaging requests and taking steps to resolves questions received or concerns and problems.

Actively participates in continuous performance improvement activities of the department, including providing suggestions on how to improve day-to-day operations.

Helps the Pharmacists ensure that the Pharmacy has the right amount of stock to meet patient needs.

Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. 

Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.

Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LC.

Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

 Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients and customers. Consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

 Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must be a Registered Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and PTCB certified or a Pharmacy student in good standing with Mass. internship license.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:  Knowledge of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications. Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to handling and distribution of controlled substances and hazardous materials preferred. Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Experience: At least one year of Pharmacy experience including sterile compounding and/or retail experience.

 

 

 

Pay Range:

$27.56 - $37.10

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Pharmacy Technician - Medication History role at bilh?
The listed salary for this Pharmacy Technician - Medication History position at bilh is USD 28–37. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Pharmacy Technician - Medication History position at bilh located?
This Pharmacy Technician - Medication History role at bilh is based in Lahey Clinic. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Pharmacy Technician - Medication History role at bilh full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Pharmacy Technician - Medication History role in the Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. department at bilh.
Which team or department does the Pharmacy Technician - Medication History at bilh belong to?
This Pharmacy Technician - Medication History position is part of the Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. department at bilh. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Pharmacy Technician - Medication History job at bilh posted?
This Pharmacy Technician - Medication History position at bilh was posted on Sep 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Pharmacy Technician - Medication History
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