Pharmacy Technician Full Time

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications, manage inventory, and provide patient care under a Clinical Pharmacist's direction. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid pharmacy technician license, and at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of pharmacy technician experience is required.
• National Certified Pharmacy Technician affiliation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill and deliver medications through the Pyxis Med Station RX System.
• Assist the Clinical Pharmacist with new orders and database updates.
• Ensure compliance with departmental monthly competencies.

Skills

Medication distribution

Inventory management

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid state Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pyxis Med Station RX System

Job description

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 precise information when distributing medications in a timely manner to nursing units. Assists in training new employees and ensures optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

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

Care New England Health System (CNE)

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 fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering renowned services and innovative programs.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.