Retail Pharm Tech I

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA is hiring a Pharmacy Technician under supervision to prepare medications for dispensing to patients within the Medical Center and affiliated clinics and staff. The role includes delivering discharge meds and performing technician duties under the Employee Pharmacy Supervisor guidance.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of retail/hospital pharmacy technician experience, be a High School graduate, and be in progress toward MA

Qualifications

• Retail/hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• PHTECT – MA Pharmacy Tech license or trainee status with board exam progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients.
• Deliver discharge medications to bedside or clinic.
• Work under supervision of the Director of Retail Pharmacy to follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy Tech Experience

Retail Pharmacy

Education

High School graduate or equivalency

Technician training program preferred

National Certification in process

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Pharmacy Employee

Hourly Pay Range: 21.8800 through 32.8300

Posted 03/31/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Retail Pharmacy, and in compliance with all applicable departmental and hospital policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements, prepares medications and other pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients of the Medical Center, its clinics, and all eligible employees of the Medical Center. Performs all other responsibilities that do not require a registered pharmacist to perform. Delivery of discharge medications to bedside or clinic.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience

1 year of Retail/Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required.

Education and Training

High School graduate or high school equivalency certificate required.
Technician training program preferred with National Certification as a Pharmacy Technician in process.
Must be fully trained and proficient in all functions of the Pharmacy Technician job.
Documentation of this achievement demonstrated through competency certification and the Department level.

License, Certification & Registration

PHTECT – Registered MA Pharmacy Tech or MA Pharmacy Tech Trainee. Trainee must pass board approved exam after a minimum of 500 hours worked but within the earlier of 1500 hours or 1 year.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work independently with limited (although directly under the Employee Pharmacy Supervisor) supervision required

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.