Pharmacy Technician – Central Pharmacy & Automation

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing and restocking from the central pharmacy to patient care areas. Under pharmacist supervision, you will operate automation and assist with medication distribution, inventory, and non-sterile compounding.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to policies. Applicants should have a GED/HiSET, speak clearly, and hold PTCB certification; prior technician experience in acute or

Qualifications

• Previous technician experience in acute or retail settings is required.
• GED or HiSET is required.
• Certification: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certified.

Responsibilities

• Distributes pharmacy services, operates automation to support inventory, drug prep, and dispensing.
• Manages trays and kits, non-sterile compounding per USP 795.
• Assists purchasing with drug inventory control.
• Supports quality and safety, knowledge of medication safety, LASA risk avoidance.
• Provides customer service and works in a team, triages orders, notifies pharmacist.
• Participates in staff development, performance evaluations, onboarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Math skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

GED/HiSET

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Pyxis systems

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing and restocking from the central pharmacy to patient care areas. Under pharmacist supervision, you will operate automation and assist with medication distribution, inventory, and non-sterile compounding.

The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and adherence to policies. Applicants should have a GED/HiSET, speak clearly, and hold PTCB certification; prior technician experience in acute or