Pharmacy Technician (Licensed/ Certified)

The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a highly motivated and energetic full-time Pharmacy Technician who will be responsible for the transportation and distribution of approved medications to the client / inmate population while maintaining confidentiality. Additional responsibilities include ordering refill medications, following up on medication discrepancies including missed medications, ensuring proper documentation of medication in Health Trax, medication cart maintenance, manifesting all medications for clients/inmates, and working alongside the Health Services Coordinator and Nursing Supervisors. 

The Pharmacy Technician is also responsible for the proper management of all medications including controlled substances. Medical support staff will adhere to all pharmacy standards while focusing on Health Services policy compliance and safety standards.

The position requires you to have a valid Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration/License and/or National Pharmacy Certification with experience.      

Full-time positions start at $57,277.30 per year, and offer an excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and more.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-11 p.m.

This position is at our Main Institution in Ludlow. 

At the Hampden County Sheriff's Office, we prioritize a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth while delivering high-quality care to those who need it most. Our pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to individuals in custody, ensuring their needs are met with dignity, respect, and compassion.

If you're looking to join a team where you can make a real difference, apply today and be part of a compassionate, dedicated group that helps improve the lives of individuals facing significant challenges.

• Possession of a valid Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration/License and/or National Pharmacy Certification with experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of principles and practices of proper medication management, both controlled and uncontrolled.
• Ability to thoroughly read, understands, and follows medication distribution protocols in addition to facility policy and procedures.
• General knowledge of prescription pharmaceuticals.
• Computer skills to include general knowledge and ability to work within Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work productively and independently.
• In good physical health necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to work flexible work shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have valid driver’s license with the ability to work at designated sites.

The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is not your average law enforcement agency.

Behind the walls of our facilities in Western Massachusetts, our firm but fair approach to corrections has been emulated across the country and changed countless lives for the better. We provide empathy and opportunity to all who come under our care and custody with the aim of uplifting individuals and their families.

Our Public Health Model for Correctional Health Care values wellness, treatment of disease, prevention of illness, and access to care during and after incarceration. The justice-involved population gets professional medical and mental health care while incarcerated, and we work to have a seamless transition to continue that care in the community post-release.

Our medical team earns a generous salary with state benefits including excellent health care options, dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and paid time off. There are also several annual bonuses awarded for deportment, performance and educational achievements.

Our Sheriff's Office manages four facilities including two in Ludlow, one in Chicopee and one in Springfield. If you want to help make the world a better place by ensuring the justice-involved population gets the best mental health services anywhere, please consider joining our team!