Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Compounding Training

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under supervision. You will handle dosage calculations, prepare medications, and assist in stocking and dispensing duties on site.

The role requires MA pharmacy technician licensure, PTCB certification, and 1–2 years of hospital experience. The position involves roaming duties across the pharmacy and related units, with a 40-hour week and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) – PTCB required.
• 1–2 years hospital-related experience preferred.
• Experience with robotics, automation, or pharmacy information systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs dosage calculations to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms under supervision.
• Adheres to safety requirements for handling medications.
• May prepare sterile products using aseptic technique and manage controlled substances.
• Assists with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Familiar with pharmacy practice regulations and drug information.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Safety compliance

Aseptic technique

Training others

Drug knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in lieu of degree: No

Job description

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under supervision. You will handle dosage calculations, prepare medications, and assist in stocking and dispensing duties on site.

The role requires MA pharmacy technician licensure, PTCB certification, and 1–2 years of hospital experience. The position involves roaming duties across the pharmacy and related units, with a 40-hour week and rotating shifts.