Cert Pharmacy Technician 40D

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparing, dispensing and inventory management of medications. The role supports patient records, labeling, reporting and QA activities within the hospital setting.

The position requires a High School diploma or hospital-based training leading to certification, CPHT certification, RI Tech II licensure, computer proficiency, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be certified through the PTCB CPHT and licensed as RI Tech II.
• Rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights, plus every other weekend/holiday.
• Experience with computers and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing, dispensing and maintaining inventory of drugs.
• Maintains patient records, creates reports, labels medications and audits controlled substances.
• Supports daily operations in the Infusion Center and infection control standards.
• Completes labeling requirements and participates in quality assurance activities.
• Assists in day-to-day operations and pharmacist support tasks.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Drug usage familiarity

CPHT certification

RI Tech II license

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Hospital-based training program

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician assists in providing quality pharmacy services to hospital staff and patients. Assists pharmacists in preparing, dispensing and maintaining inventory of drugs and medications. Provides support in daily operations, such as maintaining patient records, creating reports, labeling medication and auditing controlled substances. Ensures that infection control and Quality Assurance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations
• Assists in the preparation of drug compounds and solutions.
• Fills, checks and delivers medication orders.
• Audits and distributes controlled substances.
• Maintains departmental infection control standards.
• Creates various reports and documents in support of department record-keeping.
• Completes labeling requirements for medication.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Assists in the management of pharmacy inventory.
• Assists in day-to-day operations of the Infusion Center.
• Maintains professional competency.
• Protects and preserves patient rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

High School graduate with experience in pharmacy and familiarity with drug usage, or completion of a hospital-based training program leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Must be certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board with the CPHT certification and licensed through the RI Board ofPharmacy as a Tech II. Must be available for rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights as well as available every other weekend and every other holiday. Must have experience in working with computers, possess good interpersonal skills, and beproficient in the English language.

Internal Posting Period: 8/26/2026 - 9/4/2026

About Us

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, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

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

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

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.