Certified Pharmacy Technician, Level 2

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support hospital pharmacy operations across the health system. You will assist with medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management under the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and Clinical Pharmacist on duty.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years in hospital pharmacy, MA registration, and CPhT certification. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Pharmacy system proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certifications

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs)

Pharmacy software/systems

Job description

Now Hiring: Certified Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Pharmacy

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your work directly supports safe and efficient patient care. We are seeking an experienced Certified Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy operations to help support medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management across our healthcare system.

Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist on duty, you will play an important role in ensuring medications are prepared, delivered, and managed safely throughout the hospital. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, values accuracy and patient safety, and enjoys working closely with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians.

What You'll Do

As a Hospital Pharmacy Technician, you will support critical pharmacy operations throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Your attention to detail and commitment to safety help ensure patients receive the right medications at the right time.

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.