Pharmacy Administrative Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.88–$29.83 an hour. Open medical administrative assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $23.54 an hour, the middle half $21.33–$24.63, across 200 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical administrative assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $24.18 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Berkshire Health Systems here: Massachusetts Nurses Association at Pittsfield, MA (710 workers); Service Employees International Union/United Healthcare Workers East 1199 SEIU at Pittsfield, MA (20 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2024). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Berkshire Medical Center
Medicare gives Berkshire Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Massachusetts's hospitals average 3.2). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Massachusetts hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected Berkshire Health Systems, Inc in Pittsfield, MA on 8 Dec 2022 and cited 2 violations (2 serious), most under respiratory protection, $22,324 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
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About the job
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- Under the general direction of the System Pharmacy Director and in compliance with all applicable departmental and hospital policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements, the Pharmacy Program Coordinator is responsible and accountable for all secretarial and clerical functions of the department. This incumbent is responsible for taking and posting minutes at all departmental or other meetings. Acts as a receptionist for all visitors to the department, cordially greeting and directing department visitors to their appointments or destinations. Coordinates the activities of pharmaceutical sales representatives during visits to the Medical Center. Handles routine and advanced duties for BMC managers as assigned. Manages calendars to schedule meetings and make appointments, event planning, create correspondences, prepares reports and documents and organizes files.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
- Experience:
- Two years of office management experience required, Pharmacy experience a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently.
- Experience managing purchasing activities preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to track data and formulate reports for management.
- Education and Training:
- High school graduate or high school equivalency certificate, with business training or secretarial
and data entry training preferred.
- Associate's Degree in Business preferred.
- License, Certification & Registration:
- N/A
- Other Requirements:
- Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Power Point required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills a must.
- Experience handling confidential documents including personnel files.
- Self-motivated, comfortable with deadlines, ability to take direction.
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritize numerous tasks and demands.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
From Berkshire Health Systems's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Berkshire Health Systems hires nurses, nursing assistants and imaging techs in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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