Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The Pharmacy Technician performs routine and specialized technical duties, including drug distribution, medication compounding, and stocking automated dispensing machines. They also communicate supply issues, assist with staff training, and maintain department computer systems.
Answers Phones. Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices. Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs) and/or robots (example: shelves, carousels, Parata). May assist with orienting and training pharmacy department staff. Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel. Assists in revising policy and procedure. Delivers meds to beds or patient care area Inpatient Only: Prepares or compounds non-sterile, non-antineoplastic drug products in accordance with USP chapter <795> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems. Outpatient Only: Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist. Take verbal orders from providers, runs registers, performs production and data entry production. Processes third party claims. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Associates degree in a health or related field, (with 1 year of pharmacy experience) or the equivalent in education and experience preferred. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy. Ability to multitask and attention to detail. Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations. Required Licensure/Certifications Certified Pharmacy Technician with the NH Board of Pharmacy required National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification with PTCB or NHA required
Candidates must hold a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the NH Board of Pharmacy and the PTCB or NHA. An associate degree in a health-related field with one year of pharmacy experience is preferred.
Market context
Pharmacy technician roles in New Hampshire are typically in steady demand across retail, hospital, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can support medication workflows accurately and efficiently. Competition is often strongest for applicants with a state Pharmacy Technician license, CPhT certification, and experience handling pharmaceutical calculations and complex instructions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any hands-on pharmacy experience in your application.