Pharmacy Technician

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacist staff with daily duties, prescription interpretation, patient data entry, and courteous service. The role also handles inventory, wholesale orders, and internal/external billing with strict adherence to policies.

This onsite, full-time position in Health Services requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of pharmacy experience, and Pharmacy Technician II certification, with a 37.5-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years pharmacy experience required.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician II required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist staff with daily duties and patient information entry.
• Interpret prescription orders and prepare medications.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and place orders with wholesalers.
• Handle incoming calls and assist with billing and cash controls.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

HIPAA training

FWA training

PCI-DSS training

Blood borne pathogens

Hazardous waste training

Education

High school diploma

2+ years pharmacy experience

Pharmacy Technician II certification

Job description

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician provides assistance to the Pharmacist staff in all daily duties while complying with State and Federal laws and Pharmacy policies and procedures. These duties include providing courteous service, maintaining a clean and orderly appearance of the pharmacy area, collecting and entering patient information into QS1, interpreting prescription orders and their preparation. The technician also manages incoming telephone calls, providing necessary information, or directs them to the appropriate staff. Other duties include managing inventory levels, placing orders with wholesalers, and maintaining appropriate cash controls and internal/external billing.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 2 years pharmacy experience required
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician II required

Job Competencies

• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team
• Remain up to date on required trainings: HIPAA, FWA, PCI-DSS, Blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste training

Background Check

All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information

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Benefits of Working at Brown

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Recruiting Start Date

2026-07-23

Job Posting Title

Pharmacy Technician

Department

Health Services

Grade

Grade 6

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Onsite

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement

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