Certified Pharmacy Technician, Level 2

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for its hospital pharmacy. This full-time, on-site role supports medication distribution, compounding, and inventory management within the hospital setting.

The technician will work with pharmacists to prepare, dispense, and restock medications, including controlled substances, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy technician experience.
• Active Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration (required).
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certifications or completion of an advanced competency certificate program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medications across the hospital per policies and procedures.
• Manage and refill Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) throughout the facility.
• Handle Schedule II-VI medications with strict regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and repackage unit-dose medications for inpatient care.
• Assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP guidelines.
• Provide responsive customer service to nurses, physicians, inpatients, and outpatients.
• Escalate medication-related questions to the Clinical Pharmacist on duty.
• Manage pharmacy inventory transfers and movement of medications between pharmacy and inventory locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

About This Role

Now Hiring: Certified Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.00 / Hourly

Shift: Day/Eve shift

Hours: variable

What You'll Do

• Preparing and delivering medications across the hospital in accordance with established pharmacy policies and procedures
• Managing and refilling Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) located throughout the facility
• Picking, delivering, and restocking Schedule II-VI controlled substances while maintaining strict regulatory compliance
• Preparing and repackaging unit-dose medications for inpatient care
• Assisting with sterile and non-sterile compounding following established USP guidelines and pharmacy protocols
• Providing responsive customer service to nurses, physicians, inpatients, and outpatients
• Escalating medication-related questions or concerns to the Clinical Pharmacist on duty
• Managing pharmacy inventory transfers and ensuring accurate movement of medications between the pharmacy and designated inventory locations

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required

Licensure & Certification

• Active Pharmacy Technician Registration - Commonwealth of Massachusetts (required)
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required
• Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certifications or completion of an advanced competency certificate program strongly preferred

Skills That Set You Apart

• Strong attention to detail and medication accuracy
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy environment
• Strong computer and pharmacy system proficiency
• Ability to maintain confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Why This Role Matters

Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in supporting safe medication distribution, pharmacy workflow, and patient care. In this role, you will work alongside experienced clinical pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of medication safety and operational excellence.

If you are an experienced Hospital Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.