Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Massachusetts
Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in demand, concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, large academic medical centers, and specialty health systems across the state. Most of the hiring centers on Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where employers such as Mass General Brigham, CVS Health, and Shields Health Solutions maintain significant operations. The specialties seeing the most consistent openings are specialty pharmacy, oncology compounding, and hospital inpatient dispensing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
- Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
- Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
- Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $18 - $21.5 / Hourly
Benefits
Health, dental and vision*
Prescription coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
Employee discount
Work & life resources
Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
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Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens19

- Stop and Shop Supermarket7

- Walmart4

- UMass Memorial Health4

- Hannaford2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration issued by the Board of Registration in Pharmacy
- National certification from PTCB or NHA required or preferred by most employers
- High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS1, PioneerRx, or Epic Willow
- Ability to accurately process prescriptions and verify patient information under pharmacist supervision
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced retail or clinical setting
Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified pharmacy technician in Massachusetts?
You must register with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy before working as a pharmacy technician in the state. Most employers require or strongly prefer national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcareer Association. Candidates typically complete an accredited pharmacy technician training program, which may be offered through community colleges like Bunker Hill Community College or through employer-sponsored training at larger health systems.
Which companies hire certified pharmacy technicians in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring certified pharmacy technicians in Massachusetts right now include Walgreens, Stop and Shop Supermarket, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts is home to a mix of large retail pharmacy chains and major academic medical systems, giving certified pharmacy technicians a wide range of settings from high-volume retail to specialized hospital and oncology pharmacy environments.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most certified pharmacy technician jobs?
Bourne, Lowell, and Needham consistently have the most certified pharmacy technician openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share of demand through its dense concentration of academic medical centers and specialty health systems, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong regional retail pharmacy and hospital pharmacy activity anchored by UMass Memorial Health and Baystate Health respectively.
Are there remote certified pharmacy technician jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of certified pharmacy technician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most dispensing and compounding work. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are specialty pharmacy prior authorization, patient assistance coordination, and pharmacy benefits management positions.
How can I get hired as a certified pharmacy technician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for trainee or extern positions at retail pharmacy chains or community hospitals, which regularly onboard candidates who are registered with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy but have limited experience. Mass General Brigham and CVS Health both offer structured training tracks for new technicians. Completing an accredited program at a Massachusetts community college and sitting for the PTCB exam before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those without any credential.
Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across retail pharmacies, hospital systems, and specialty pharmacy employers in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your registration status, setting preference, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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