Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an ambulatory pharmacy technician to provide integrated support to patients and pharmacists. The role involves ensuring medication adherence, filling prescriptions, and maintaining pharmacy inventory. Candidates must be registered in Rhode Island and obtain national certification within six months. This position offers a chance to contribute to total quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Rhode Island.
• Must obtain national certification as a CPhT within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service and interprets prescriptions.
• Labels and fills prescriptions for pharmacist verification.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and resolves insurance issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Medication Adherence Support

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Rhode Island

National certification as a CPhT (within 6 months of hire)

Job description

Primary Function

The ambulatory pharmacy technician provides integrated support to patients and pharmacists by delivering a comprehensive approach to total quality patient care through medication adherence support.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides excellent customer service;
2. Interprets and enters prescriptions;
3. Clarifies prescription orders with pharmacists and/or clinicians as appropriate;
4. Labels and fills prescriptions for pharmacist verification;
5. Performs pharmaceutical calculations;
6. Identifies medications requiring special storage or handling, such as hazardous or refrigerated medications;
7. Assembles supplies necessary for medications, including sharps containers, needles, syringes, alcohol swabs, and Band-Aids;
8. Prepares medication for delivery to patients and departments;
9. Provides medication delivery services within hospitals;
10. Answers, resolves, and triages inbound inquiries;
11. Conducts outbound therapy and medication adherence check-ups;
12. Secures refill prescriptions;
13. Resolves insurance issues and assists with financial aid;
14. Maintains pharmacy inventory, including drug ordering and receiving;
15. Communicates with patients over the phone to address medication concerns;
16. Inputs data, performs adjudication on test claims, and prepares follow-up plans;
17. Manages and updates relevant data using database applications;
18. Applies observations and recommendations to improve operations, productivity, quality, and customer service;
19. Identifies trends, resolves problems, and recommends improvements;
20. Participates in process improvement initiatives;
21. Acts as a value-added partner to stakeholders;
22. Protects organizational information confidentiality;
23. Updates job knowledge through education, reading, networking, and professional participation;
24. Willing to undertake any necessary duties for organizational betterment;
25. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Required Licensure/Certification: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Rhode Island. Must obtain national certification as a CPhT within 6 months of hire.

Experience: Minimum 1 year required; 5+ years preferred.

About Care New England Health System (CNE): An organization committed to medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health services across its member institutions including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: Applicants and employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations, as determined by the organization.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves according to the organization’s ethical standards, policies, mission, vision, and values.