Overnight Pharmacy Technician

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare facility in Warwick is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications and provide patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include managing drug inventory, assisting with TPN orders, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. Candidates must have a valid Pharmacy Technician license and at least one year of experience. Competitive compensation packages are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Pharmacy Technician license.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy technician experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medications through the Pyxis Med Station.
• Assist Clinical Pharmacist with TPN orders and database updates.
• Train new employees for optimal patient care.
• Complete monthly logs and quality assurance competencies.

Skills

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Patient care

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid state Pharmacy Technician license

National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

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Position: Pharmacy Technician

Prepares and distributes medications, maintains drug inventory, and provides patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.

Responsibilities:

1. Fills and delivers medication through Pyxis Med Station RX System. Determines when IVs and minibags are due by making rounds on each nursing unit. Prepares and delivers large volume intravenous mixtures, antibiotic mini bags, and total parental nutrition solutions. Pre-packs bulk medications and compounds ointments, creams, and oral solutions. Sets up and refills crash cart trays. Restocks supplies, solutions, additives, and cleans IV hoods.
2. Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in entering new TPN orders, updating the database, and screening telephone calls.
3. Provides quality assurance by completing departmental monthly competencies. Updates policies and procedures for JCAHO compliance and maintains monthly logs by recording medication refrigerator temperatures and narcotic inventory verification status. Assists in monthly medical station inspections.
4. Communicates with the Clinical Pharmacist to provide accurate information when distributing medications promptly to nursing units. Assists in training new employees to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacist Limited license required.
• National Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) affiliation required.
• Minimum one-year pharmacy technician experience required.

About Care New England Health System (CNE):

Care New England and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations leading medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative healthcare services.

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