Certified Pharmacy Technician, Level 2

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Certified Pharmacy Technician, Level 2

Pharmacy Job ID: 35142

Schedule:

Full Time

Pay Range:

$23.00 - $29.00 / Hourly

Shift:

Day/Eve shift

Hours:

variable

Pharmacy

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner

Concord, MA 01742

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About this role

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.

Why Emerson

Emerson Health delivers world-class care to more than 300,000 patients throughout Concord and the surrounding region, and we bring that same commitment to our employees. Our teams work in a supportive, community-focused environment, backed by strong clinical partnerships and continued investment in innovation.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your future, including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life resources
• Free parking on the hospital campus

Benefits are available to both full-time and eligible part-time employees.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and caring for one another every day.

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Benefits designed around you

We are a community hospital that values people's well-being. Our supportive environment, combined with a generous compensation and benefits package, allows you to balance your work and personal life, take care of your family and plan for your future.

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