$17 - $23.25 per hour
Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from a transaction-based environment to a much more patient-centric one. As a Walgreens Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Appre…
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Boston, MA
Pharmacy technicians prepare and label prescriptions, manage inventory, and process insurance claims under a pharmacist's supervision in retail and hospital pharmacies.
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$20–$36/hr
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$56k
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$20.5 - $27.5 per hour
the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews... ...neat and orderly in condition and appearance Coaches pharmacy technicians and ca…
$21.39 - $30.05 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY : The CHC Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, including Compounded Sterile Prepa…
$25.13 - $33.82 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and, providing cus…
$26.92 - $37.74 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY : The Technician III is responsible for providing high quality patient focused pharmacy services. Will also provide training and oversight for pharmacy Technicians I & II. Position : Certified Pharmacy T…
$25.13 - $33.82 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY: As a BMC Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be preparing and distributing medications, operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory, performing daily quali…
$18 - $21.5 per hour
the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department... .... If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in th…
$26.92 - $37.74 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Program Manager and Medication to Bedside... ...procedures, and guidelines, the Medication to Bedside Delivery Technician (M2B) will work…
$23.51 - $34.93 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the day to day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy Leadership, the technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes but is not limited to: receiving,…
$22.8 per hour
Job Summary: Hours: Per Diem, as needed Union: Yes Union Name: 1199 SEIU Patient Facing: Yes The Per Diem Pharmacy Technician Trainee is a training position to become a Pharmacy Technician once successfully completing th…
$26.53 - $39.98 per hour
98 per hour Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Category: Pharmacy Department: InPt Pharmacy Operations at CH Job Type: Full time... ...a team of Clinical Specialists, Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy In…
$25.92 - $38.51 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the day to day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy Leadership, the technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes but is not limited to: receiving,…
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What pharmacy technicians earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $42k–$52k |
| Mid level | $24–$30 | $50k–$63k |
| Senior | $28–$36 | $59k–$74k |
Adjusted for the Boston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Prescription data entryInsurance claim processingInventory managementPharmacy calculationsSterile compounding (USP 797)Customer serviceAccuracy under time pressurePharmacy software
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you make sure the right drug and dose go into every fill?
Describe your personal check sequence, scanning NDCs, and never bypassing barcode verification even when rushed. Accuracy is the whole interview.
A claim rejects at the register and the patient is frustrated. What do you do?
Show the practical steps: read the rejection code, check for prior authorization or refill-too-soon, and explain options calmly, including cash price or contacting the prescriber.
What experience do you have with controlled substance handling?
Mention perpetual inventory counts, witness requirements, and reporting discrepancies immediately. Precision and honesty matter here.
Describe a time the pharmacy fell behind. How did you help catch up?
Show workflow sense: triaging waiters versus later pickups, communicating wait times honestly, and keeping verification unrushed.
Are you certified, and are you willing to cross-train in compounding or the front register?
State your PTCB or state license status plainly, and show flexibility with an example of a task you picked up outside your original duties.
How do you handle a disagreement with a coworker during a busy shift?
Keep it brief and low-drama: address it after the rush, assume good intent, and involve the pharmacist only if patient safety is affected.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For pharmacy technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your PTCB (CPhT) or state license and registration number status first; most pharmacies cannot hire without it.
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Name your pharmacy software and workflow systems, such as PioneerRx, Rx30, or Epic Willow, and your scripts-per-day volume.
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Call out specialized training like sterile compounding (USP 797/800), chemo prep, or controlled substance vault experience.
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Show insurance fluency: rejections resolved, prior authorizations initiated, or third-party audits supported.
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Include reliability signals such as attendance record, shift flexibility, or years at one pharmacy; turnover is a real concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Pharmacy Clerk
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Pharmacy Technician
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Senior/Lead Technician
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Inventory Specialist
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Pharmacy Operations Supervisor
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