Hospital Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixtures & Sterile Prep

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications in a hospital setting. You will operate EDDS systems and assist with IV admixtures, controlled substances, and inventory management.

The role requires RI licensure or eligibility, CPhT certification within 12 months, and basic computer skills. Work shifts are Mon-Fri, with responsibilities across clinical areas and patient care units.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One to two years of college preferred.
• Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required or must sit for exam within 6 months, and obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders and prepare medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Operate electronic drug dispensing system (EDDS) for inventory control and distribution.
• Prepare IV admixtures including chemotherapy and pediatric infusions using aseptic technique.
• Maintain operating room medication inventory, including controlled substances.
• Deliver medications to clinics, operating rooms, and patient care areas.
• Participate in quality assessment and medication safety initiatives.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college coursework preferred

Rhode Island pharmacy license

CPhT certification

Tools

Omnicell EDDS

USP 797 procedures

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications in a hospital setting. You will operate EDDS systems and assist with IV admixtures, controlled substances, and inventory management.

The role requires RI licensure or eligibility, CPhT certification within 12 months, and basic computer skills. Work shifts are Mon-Fri, with responsibilities across clinical areas and patient care units.