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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Salem Hospital
Salem, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Summary Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions-Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. -Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. -May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit specific. -Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees -Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience
Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
- Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
- Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
- Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.



North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
NSMC will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

 

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