Hospital Pharmacy Tech: IVs & Compounding

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team in a hospital setting. You will fill and distribute medications, manage inventory, and assist in patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards, with duties spanning ADC workflows, IV prep, MAR reviews, and collaboration with nursing staff. RI registration and CPhT are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician registration required.
• National certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials and controlled substances and understanding of related practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medication through ADC systems.
• Answer and triage pharmacy phone calls and messages from hospital staff.
• Communicates with the Clinical Pharmacist to provide precise information when distributing medications in a timely manner to the nursing units.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning in compounding suites in accordance with policy.
• Assists in training new employees and ensures optimal pharmaceutical care is provided to patients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Phone skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician registration

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team in a hospital setting. You will fill and distribute medications, manage inventory, and assist in patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards, with duties spanning ADC workflows, IV prep, MAR reviews, and collaboration with nursing staff. RI registration and CPhT are preferred.