Certified Pharmacy Tech - Retail

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center, provides services throughout western Massachusetts and is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

• Strong and supportive leadership structure
• Awards for Unit Department, high performing unit, high engagement scores, etc.
• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

• 32 hours a week
• 1st shift
• Every 3rd weekend plus holidays rotation

• 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA

• High School Diploma, GED or Hi Set
• Pharmacy Technician License for State of Massachusetts (required)
• PTCB – National Certification required for Acute Care (required)
• Previous pharmacy technician experience (required)

• Excellent Compensation
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403(b) retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities such as gym membership, equipment, personal trainer, massage, and more

• Support dispensing and restocking functions from the central pharmacy to patient care, OR, and procedural areas utilizing automated inventory dispensing machines (e.g., carousel) and cabinets (e.g., Pyxis/Anesthesia Pyxis machines) as well as various medication trays and carts and essential non‑sterile compounding (USP 795) tasks.
• Operate all pharmacy automation and technology in accordance with policy, procedures, and manufacturing instructions to support inventory management, drug preparation, and dispensing processes across all medication storage locations (patient care units, ORs, procedural areas, trays, kits, code carts, etc.).
• Demonstrate proficiency in the management and distribution of all trays and kits prepared/managed by the pharmacy.
• Demonstrate proficiency in general non-sterile compounding procedures (compounding oral liquids, packaging oral solids, and labeling and documentation as required for dispensing).
• Assist the purchasing staff with functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of medication error prevention methods and handling/preparation techniques for high-risk or high-alert medications, including LASA medications.
• Participate in the Unit Inspection process to ensure medication storage areas meet regular requirements and medication inventory is accurate and appropriate for use.
• Participate in medication/safety event reporting and resolutions as appropriate.
• Interact effectively with other members of the department and health care team, maintain attentiveness to the rights of patients, confidentiality of patient information, triage orders, determine priorities, process orders, and notify the pharmacist as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with the team and external colleagues, including receiving/referring incoming calls to the pharmacy window.
• Participate in the BH staff development program – Performance Evaluation (PE) and work to meet departmental, professional, and personal goals.
• Participate in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees as needed.
• Be aware of and follow BH attendance policy.
• Support quality and safety initiatives, including participation in unit inspection, medication error prevention, safety events, and continuous improvement efforts.

High School Diploma (Required)

• Certified Pharmacy Technician – Other Other Other
• Pharmacy Technician – Other Other Other

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum: $19.29 – $24.43 – $31.91 (hourly for non‑exempt employees, based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees).

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non‑exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.