Certified Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a 13-week inpatient travel assignment in Boston, MA. The role centers on medication distribution, inpatient operations, and coordinating with the central pharmacy to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications include MA licensure, 2+ years inpatient experience, and credentials such as CPhT or ExCPT; BLS is recommended. Advanced CPhT-Adv is a plus. Day shifts and 40 hours per week are typical.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensed Pharmacy Technician required.
• 2+ years inpatient experience preferred.
• Experience with automated dispensing machines and EMR.
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) is a valuable asset and BLS certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver medications across the facility following safety policies.
• Support inventory, automated dispensing cabinet operations and restocking.
• Assist with central pharmacy workflow and timely medication delivery.
• Maintain clean, organized medication storage areas and documentation of transactions.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Inpatient Pharmacy

Medication distribution

Inventory management

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Automated dispensing machines

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Details

Client Name Boston Medical Center

Job Type Travel

Offering Allied

Profession Pharmacy

Specialty Pharmacy Tech

Job ID 35555215

Job Title Certified Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient

Weekly Pay $1212.94

Shift Details

Shift Day - 8x5 - 09AM

Scheduled Hours 40

Job Order Details

Start Date 09/21/2026

End Date 12/19/2026

Duration 13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Profession: Pharmacy Technician

Specialty: Inpatient

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 hours

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 2+ years Inpatient pharmacy technician preferred, with 3-4 years of inpatient pharmacy experience working with automated dispensing machines and electronic medical records.

License: Massachusetts pharmacy technician license

Certifications: National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or ExCPT), BLS

Must-Have: Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) is a valuable asset.

Description:

• The Pharmacy Technician supports daily inpatient pharmacy operations through medication distribution.
• Facilitates inventory support and automated dispensing cabinet operations.
• Assists with central pharmacy workflow activities.
• This position plays a key role in ensuring timely medication delivery.
• Maintains medication storage areas and supports carousel and dispensing workflows.
• Assists with operational tasks that promote safe and efficient patient care.
• Expected to comply with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport and handle medications in accordance with hospital policy and safety requirements.
• Deliver medications throughout the facility, including urgent requests.
• Ensure medications are delivered prior to scheduled administration times.
• Return discharged patient medications to the pharmacy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of medication rooms.
• Identify and return unsecured medications to designated areas.
• Assist with sorting medications into appropriate unit bins during pulls.
• Support replenishment of supplies for medication pulls.
• Assist with automated dispensing cabinet operations and inventory management.
• Return unused medications to stock and assist with inventory management activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to medication deliveries and inventory transactions.
• Assist in operational workflows and communicate with supervisory staff regarding needs.
• Support medicine distribution activities by ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Maintain medication inventory through stock rotation, expiration monitoring, and proper storage practices.
• Process medication returns, transfers, and restocking activities accurately.
• Maintain clean and organized medication storage areas and pharmacy workspaces.
• Support pharmacy operational workflows through quality assurance and adherence to safety standards.

Client Details

Address One Boston Medical Center Pl

City Boston

State MA

Zip Code 02118