Pharmacy Tech III

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications in our hospital setting. The role collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and other staff to ensure safe medication handling.

The ideal candidate has inpatient hospital experience, an active MA Pharmacy Technician license, and proficiency in IV room and hazardous drug compounding, with strong math skills and independent work capability.

Qualifications

• Six months of inpatient hospital experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• MA Pharmacy Technician license (PHMTRG).
• Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Proficiency in IV room and hazardous drug/chemotherapy compounding.
• Ability to work independently with pharmacist supervision.
• Strong math skills and ability to calculate fractions, ratios and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation/mixing/compounding/dispensing medications.
• Adhere to hospital SOPs and policies.
• Interact with pharmacists, nurses, and other staff to complete tasks.

Skills

Hospital experience

IV room compounding

Hazardous drug/chemo compounding

Independent work with supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Pharmacy Technician license (PHMTRG)

Driver's license

Tools

IV room equipment

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: 24.5300 through 36.7800

Full Time , Shift 2 , 40 , 6-2:30pm 6:30-3pm 7-3:30pm 7:30-4pm 8-4:30pm 1-9:30pm 3-11:30pm

Week 1: n/a

Week 2: n/a

Week 3: n/a

Week 4: n/a

Posted 11/06/2026

This position is days and evening rotation or straightly on evening shift.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

This role is responsible for following hospital approved policies and standard operation procedures (SOP’s) of the department in assisting with the preparation/mixing/compounding/dispensing/ control of medications and pharmaceuticals to the patients of the hospital, its clinics and employees. The role interacts with fellow Techs, Pharmacists, Nurses and other ancillary department employees is important in order to complete the job tasks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Six months of current or past inpatient hospital experiences.

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Must be proficient in all functions of Hospital Pharmacy Technician job including IV room compounding or Hazardous Drug & Chemotherapy compounding.

License, Certification & Registration:

PHMTRG -Registered MA Pharmacy Tech

Driver - Massachusetts Driver's License

Other Requirements:

Ability to work and think independently is required (with limited, but direct Pharmacist supervision).

A moderate level of computer skills is required as interaction with automation software and technology is significant in this position.

Must have strong math skills with ability to calculate fractions, ratios and decimals.

Must be 18 years of age or older, be of good moral character and never been convicted of a drug related felony.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.