General Maintenance Technician

Company: First Choice Health Centers Inc
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team and help serve our diverse patient community. In this role, you will assist the pharmacists in dispensing medications, processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing exceptional customer service - all while bridging language barriers for our Spanish-speaking patients. Why First Choice? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being! For full-time employees: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year Company paid Life insurance Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment Complimentary premium Calm Health membership (1 mental health app) Formal recognition programs Monday through Friday schedule: Monday and Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm The budgeted pay range for this position is $18.00 – $25.00/hour. Actual pay will be determined based on several factors. These may include education, work experience, and in some instances certifications and licensure. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleague's pay. For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org. Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Active Connecticut Pharmacy Technician License High school diploma or GED equivalent required Experience and Training: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred Prior pharmacy technician experience preferred; community health or retail pharmacy experience a plus Active Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care Standard Job Duties: Communicate with patients in both English and Spanish to explain medication instructions, answer questions, and ensure understanding Learn and adhere to 340B dispensing requirements, including the billing of prescription, selection and ordering of inventory and auditing procedures Correctly read and interpret prescription orders Accurately bill and fill prescriptions accurately using pharmacy software Utilize point-of-sale software to service customers Answer phone calls and questions, knowing when to escalate calls to Pharmacists Order, receive and stock incoming orders Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, coworkers, health care providers and others Ability to work independently, under the supervision of a Pharmacist Assist in training other staff members COVID-19 considerations: Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply. First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including marijuana testing, before beginning employment. First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Compensation details: 18-25 Hourly Wage PIe3cc2e2fdce7-31181-40016010

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