Certified Pharmacy Tech - Central Pharmacy & Patient Care

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the central pharmacy's dispensing and restocking functions using Pyxis, trays, and non-sterile compounding per USP 795.

Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you will handle medication safety, inventory management, and collaborate with clinical and operations teams to ensure accurate dispensing and patient safety. GED or HiSET is required, and CPT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification required (CPhT).
• Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operates central pharmacy automation and technology to support inventory management, drug preparation, and dispensing across all storage locations.
• Maintains knowledge of medication safety and high‑risk/high‑alert medications; participates in safety events and incident reporting.
• Triages orders, prioritizes workflows, and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate; supports window operations and team communication.
• Participates in staff development programs and performance evaluations to meet department and personal goals.
• Assists in training new pharmacy employees as needed.
• Follows attendance policies and Baystate Health guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff engagement

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Independent work

Mathematical skills

Education

GED or HiSET

Tools

None

Job description

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the central pharmacy's dispensing and restocking functions using Pyxis, trays, and non-sterile compounding per USP 795.

Under licensed pharmacist supervision, you will handle medication safety, inventory management, and collaborate with clinical and operations teams to ensure accurate dispensing and patient safety. GED or HiSET is required, and CPT certification is preferred.