Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician II to provide comprehensive pharmacy services, including sterile and non-sterile medication preparation, IV compounding, inventory management, QA monitoring, and patient‑focused customer service under pharmacist supervision.

This per diem role operates within the Inpatient Pharmacy team, assisting in staff training and documentation, and ensuring compliance with formulary and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires 1-2 years pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience with sterile IV compounding preferred.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License or Board registration required.
• PTCB or exCPT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services including sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Clean and maintain sterile products areas and inventory.
• Operate pharmacy automated technology systems and maintain records.
• Deliver customer service and support within a patient-focused team.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV/sterile compounding

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License / Board registration

Certification by a board-approved program (PTCB or exCPT)

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

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.

Position

Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule

Per Diem, every other weekend

Job Requirements

• 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 pharmacy are 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