Allied Technician - Pharmacy Tech

Kent County Memorial Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick, RI seeks a Pharmacy Technician II for an overnight, travel assignment. The technician will assist in pharmaceutical operations, with emphasis on IV compounding, medication preparation, and distribution across the facility.

The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, the ability to work independently overnight, and strong accuracy and safety standards. 13-week assignment starting 2026-11-23 with 10-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician License in the state.
• Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience in IV compounding required.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and distribution processes.
• Ability to work independently on overnight shifts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, label, and distribute medications per policies.
• Perform IV compounding with aseptic technique.
• Assist dispensing and preparation across the facility.
• Manage medication inventory and supplies.
• Operate automated dispensing systems (Pyxis/Omnicell).
• Maintain accurate medication records in pharmacy systems.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff for timely medication availability.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and safety best practices.
• Keep pharmacy work areas clean and organized.
• Respond to medication-related requests within scope.

Skills

Active license

Hospital experience

IV compounding

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Tools

Pyxis

Omnicell

Epic

Job description

Details

Client Name

Kent County Memorial Hospital

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Allied

Profession

Allied Technician

Specialty

Pharmacy Tech

Job ID

38726122

Weekly Pay

$1008.91

Shift Details

Scheduled Hours

30

Job Order Details

Start Date

11/23/2026

End Date

02/22/2027

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician II

The Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for assisting in pharmaceutical operations, particularly during overnight shifts. This role is crucial for ensuring effective medication management and distribution within a healthcare environment.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hospital pharmacy practices and have hands-on experience with IV compounding. The technician will be expected to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy in medication preparation and distribution during overnight hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, label, and distribute medications in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform IV compounding utilizing aseptic techniques and safety standards.
• Assist with medication dispensing and preparation throughout the facility.
• Manage medication inventory, including restocking and maintaining sufficient supplies.
• Operate automated medication dispensing systems effectively.
• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation using relevant pharmacy systems.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely medication availability.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices in medication safety.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of pharmacy work areas.
• Respond to medication-related requests as within the technician's scope of practice.

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician License in the respective state.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Experience in IV compounding is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and medication distribution processes.
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated dispensing systems, such as Pyxis and Omnicell.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems, preferably Epic.

Assignment Details

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Overnight
• Schedule: 7 consecutive nights on followed by 7 consecutive nights off
• Shift Length: 10 hours

Client Details

Address

455 Tollgate Road

City

Warwick

State

RI

Zip Code

02886