Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications, maintain inventory, and support clinical staff under the direction of a Pharmacist.

The role requires RI registration, a high school diploma, 1–3 years of experience, and CPhT certification preferred. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication are essential in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and Rhode Island registration.
• 1–3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials and CS handling.
• Strong math, pharmacology, quality control, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill and deliver medications through ADC systems and coordinate with Nursing.
• Answer and triage pharmacy calls and messages from hospital staff.
• Communicate with Clinical Pharmacist for accurate medication distribution.
• Complete monthly medication room, ADC, and outdate inspections.
• Assist in restocking inventory and restocking supplies.
• Pre-pack bulk meds and compound ointments, creams, and oral solutions.
• Set up and refill crash cart trays.
• Review MARs to determine IV minibag timing and prepare IVs and TPN.
• Adhere to JCAHO, USP 797/800 and state regulations and train new staff.
• Identify improvement areas and support program/tech enhancements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Phone skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Priority management

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Rhode Island state registration as Pharmacy Tech

CPhT certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications, maintains drug inventory, and provides patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.

The Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications, maintains drug inventory, and provides patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist.

Duties & 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.
• Completes monthly medication room, ADC, and outdate inspections.
• Assists in restocking inventory.
• Pre-packs bulk medications and compound ointments, creams and oral solutions.
• Set up and refills crash cart trays.
• Determines when IVs and minibags are due by reviewing MARs.
• Prepares and delivers large volume intravenous mixtures, antibiotic minibags, and total parental nutrition solutions.
• Restock supplies, solutions additives, and solutions.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning in compounding suites in accordance with policy.
• Works in the ER to obtain med histories on patients being admitted to the hospital.
• Adheres to JCAHO, USP 797, USP 800, and State regulations.
• Assists in training new employees and ensures optimal pharmaceutical care is provided to patients.
• Evaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input to improve current methods, services, programs or technology.
• Performs all other related duties to support departmental goals.

Requirements

• High School or GED Required.
• Minimum 1 to 3 Years experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Registered in the state of Rhode Island as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Limited.
• National certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials and controlled substances and understanding of related practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of mathematics, pharmacology and quality control.
• Ability to adjust priorities based upon understanding of policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Good judgment and strong verbal communications, including strong phone skills.
• Highly productive and quality focused.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.

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.