Pharmacy Technician 40FLEX

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and providing essential patient care under the guidance of a Clinical Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will have a valid Pharmacy Technician license and at least one year of experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values quality assurance and teamwork in delivering optimal pharmaceutical care to patients.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid state Pharmacy Technician license.
• Minimum one-year pharmacy technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes medications under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.
• Maintains drug inventory and provides patient care.

Skills

Medication preparation

Patient care

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid state Pharmacy Technician license

National Certified Pharmacy Technician affiliation

Tools

Pyxis Med Station RX System

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes medications, maintains drug inventory, and provides patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.
• Fills and delivers medication through Pyxis Med Station RX System. Determines when IVs and minibags are due by making rounds on each nursing unit. Prepares and delivers large volume intravenous mixtures, antibiotic mini bags, and total parental nutrition solutions. Pre-packs bulk medications and compounds ointments, creams, and oral solutions. Sets up and refills crash cart trays. Restocks supplies, solutions, additives, and cleans IV hoods.
• Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in entering new TPN orders, updating the database, and screening telephone calls.
• Provides quality assurance by completing departmental monthly competencies. Updates policies and procedures for JCAHO compliance and maintains monthly logs by recording medication refrigerator temperatures and narcotic inventory verification status. Assists in monthly medical station inspections.
• Communicates with the Clinical Pharmacist to provide precise information when distributing medications in a timely manner to nursing units. Assists in training new employees to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacist Limited license required.
• National Certified Pharmacy Technician affiliation preferred.
• Minimum one-year pharmacy technician experience required.

About Care New England Health System

Care New England 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—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and offering renowned services and innovative programs to engage in important health discussions.

Additional 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 functions either unaided or with 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
• Ethics Statement: Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.