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Southcoast Health System
Fall River, Massachusetts

Pharmacist-Student Tech

Pharmacy TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$16.72-$24/hr

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Job Description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

  • Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
  • We are searching for a talented Pharmacy - Student Tech
  • Hours: Per Diem
  • Shift: Day/Evening shift, 6:00am - 2:30pm, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 2:30pm - 11:00pm (primarily 6:00am or 7:00am start time) with weekend and holiday rotation
  • Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A Career at Southcoast Health Offers You

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous Earned Time Off Package

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  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
  • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
  • Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Student/ Technician performs pharmacy-related functions, in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

Enrolled in an accredited college of Pharmacy program to obtain Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.

Completion of the first two years of study for pharmacy curriculum (i. e., starting first professional year curriculum) is required. MA state registration as a Pharmacy Intern or technician is required.

  • Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Intern is required.
  • Valid drivers license is required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
  • Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

  • USD $16.72 - USD $24.00 /Hr.
  • Rotation Schedule Requirement
  • Every other weekend, Holiday rotation per department needs

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsMedication dispensingClinical supportRegulatory compliancePatient carePharmacy softwareInventory management

Pharmacy Technician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fall River

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$463k
Typical market rent
$1,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Southcoast Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bedford, Massachusetts
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

403B Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Wellbeing Program
Tuition Assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
Professional Growth Opportunities
Earned Time Off Package (for eligible employees)