Certified Pharmacy Technician, Level 2

Emerson Hospital Health System

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Now Hiring: Certified Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Pharmacy
Join a collaborative healthcare team where your work directly supports safe and efficient patient care. We are seeking an experienced Certified Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy operations to help support medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management across our healthcare system.
Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist on duty , you will play an important role in ensuring medications are prepared, delivered, and managed safely throughout the hospital. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment , values accuracy and patient safety , and enjoys working closely with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians .
What You’ll Do
As a Hospital Pharmacy Technician , you will support critical pharmacy operations throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing and delivering medications across the hospital in accordance with established pharmacy policies and procedures
• Managing and refilling Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) located throughout the facility
• Picking, delivering, and restocking Schedule II–VI controlled substances while maintaining strict regulatory compliance
• Preparing and repackaging unit-dose medications for inpatient care
• Assisting with sterile and non-sterile compounding following established USP guidelines and pharmacy protocols
• Providing responsive customer service to nurses, physicians, inpatients, and outpatients
• Escalating medication-related questions or concerns to the Clinical Pharmacist on duty
• Managing pharmacy inventory transfers and ensuring accurate movement of medications between the pharmacy and designated inventory locations

Your attention to detail and commitment to safety help ensure patients receive the right medications at the right time.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred

Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required

Licensure & Certification
• Active Pharmacy Technician Registration – Commonwealth of Massachusetts (required)
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required
• Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certifications or completion of an advanced competency certificate program strongly preferred

Skills That Set You Apart
• Strong attention to detail and medication accuracy
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy environment
• Strong computer and pharmacy system proficiency
• Ability to maintain confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Why This Role Matters
Pharmacy technicians play a critical role in supporting safe medication distribution, pharmacy workflow, and patient care . In this role, you will work alongside experienced clinical pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of medication safety and operational excellence .
If you are an experienced Hospital Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

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