Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient, Full Time

BMC Health System; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Health System in Boston is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II for the Inpatient Pharmacy. This full-time role involves hands-on preparation and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medications, maintaining sterile areas, and operating automated systems to support patient care.

You will work under a registered pharmacist, participate in staff training, ensure accurate records, and contribute to high-quality, patient-focused pharmacy services within a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or state-equivalency.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Board of Pharmacy or hold Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License.
• Certified by PTCB or exCPT; Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification.
• 1–2 years pharmacy technician experience; prior sterile (IV) compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute sterile (IV) and non-sterile medications.
• Clean and maintain sterile product areas; operate automated pharmacy systems.
• Maintain inventory and supplies; perform daily quality assurance monitoring; maintain pharmacy records.
• Provide customer service and support to an interdisciplinary patient care team; assist in training staff.
• May perform other medication-related activities as allowed by law under pharmacist supervision.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Shifts

Inpatient

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing both sterile (IV)and non-sterile medications, cleaning and maintaining sterile products areas, operating pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory and supplies, performing daily quality assurance monitoring, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The Pharmacy Technician II works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team to ensure delivery of high quality, patient focused pharmacy service. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II assists in training staff under the direction and guidance of the Pharmacy Managers, Pharmacy Compounding Supervisor, and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.

Accurately and safely compound medication orders per specific formulations while properly documenting required steps as allowed, and under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.

Reconstitute powdered medications utilizing manufacturer instructions or add flavoring agents following appropriate formulations to medications to be dispensed as allowed, and under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist.

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II may perform other medication-related activities except those which must legally be performed by a registered pharmacist under federal and state rules and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Requires a high school diploma (or state accepted equivalency).

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Board of Pharmacy or have a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License.
• Must be Certified by a Board approved credentialing program, PTCB or exCPT. Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification.

EXPERIENCE

• Work requires 1-2 years pharmacy technician experience. Prior experience with sterile (IV) compounding is preferred.
• Pharmacy students who have completed 2 years of education in an approved college/school of pharmacyare eligible for pharmacy internship, and may be waived for the required experience.

Compensation Range

$27.32- $36.77

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans