Pharmacy Technician II

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist clinical pharmacists in providing an accurate and timely medication distribution system.

Education: high school diploma or GED; Registration with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire and in good standing; Certification: national certification with PTCB or ExCPT upon hire, with provisions for students entering pharmacy school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing.
• Employees must have national certification with PTCB or ExCPT upon hire, with exceptions for pharmacy school admission and internship pathways.
• Active status and renewal rules apply for certification (grace periods described).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assists the clinical pharmacists in providing an accurate and timely medication distribution system.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Registration: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing "active".
• Certification: Employees must have national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) upon hire.. Failure to successfully obtain national certification by the deadline will result in termination of employment. One exception exists, if the non-certified employee has been accepted for admission to a school of pharmacy (proof from the school is required), and will enroll in the next academic year, the employee may remain in the job code past his/her "need to achieve PTCB certification deadline" and apply for a pharmacy intern position. If hired for a pharmacy intern position, the employee may stay in the job code until he/she receives an intern license. Employee must provide an intern license by the end of the first academic semester of pharmacy school or the employee will be terminated.
• In the case of initial certification by examination, a paper result from the PTCB examination of "pass" will be considered active status for 30 days.
• In the case of PTCB renewal, "active" status must be attained within 30 days of the expiration of the current certification (this provides a 30-day grace period for the employee).

Additional Skills/Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Proficiency in basic math applications and analyses required.

About Us

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At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers 2025.

Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama's Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.

Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

• We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al