Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join their team. The role involves comprehensive training in pharmacy operations, assisting pharmacists in medication preparation and delivery, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and strong skills in reading and math. Successful trainees will transition to permanent roles with corresponding pay.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician I licensure.
• Pass the CPhT exam within 6 months of training.

Responsibilities

• Participates in training program for National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Assists in medication delivery and inventory management.
• Maintains organized pharmacy and medication supply areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading

Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Summary

Reports to Manager Inpatient Pharmacy Operations. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a technician supervisor or technician specialist, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will undergo comprehensive training to perform a variety of technical and supportive tasks. The trainee functions as a member of the Pharmacy Team to assist pharmacists in formulating, preparing, and delivering medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations. All duties are supervised prior to delivery of medication to patients.

Responsibilities

Participates in the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy approved Lifespan Pharmacy Technician Training Program designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical instruction needed to prepare participants for National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT). Completes all required coursework, exams, and training on time as assigned while maintaining a passing score.

Coursework and training include a minimum of:

• Didactic coursework: 118 hours
• Simulation training: 50 hours
• Hands-on training: 232 hours

Training will begin with didactic coursework and progress to simulations, allowing trainees to practice concepts in a non-patient care setting. Upon successful completion of simulations, trainees will demonstrate hands-on application under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Technician trainees shall perform only those tasks for which they have been trained and in which they have proficiency.

Under the Supervision of a Pharmacist, the Technician Trainee performs:

• Operations related to automated dispensing cabinets (e.g., Omnicell), such as maintenance, generating, and interpreting reports to perform refilling and removing medications.
• Assists in maintaining operating room medication inventory.
• Observes controlled substances inventory management process in the Pharmacy and hospital.
• Participates in the delivery of medications to clinics, procedural and treatment areas, operating rooms, and patient care areas.
• Assists with repackaging and relabeling bulk medications into unit-dose packaging for distribution once approved by a pharmacist, with proper documentation.
• Aids in refilling emergency medication kits for pharmacist review and verification.
• Engages in routine receipt of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Assists in processing medication requisitions for departments and laboratories.
• Observes and develops skills in reconciliation of patient and department medication charges.
• Contributes to preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains pharmacy and medication supply areas in an organized manner, ensuring proper storage conditions.
• Reports medication errors and near misses.
• Answers telephones and triages calls, demonstrating strong customer service and communication skills.
• Understands USP guidelines and NIOSH standards related to sterile and non-sterile compounding and hazardous drugs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Basic knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent, 18+, strong reading and math skills, ability to obtain Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician I licensure, and pass the CPhT exam within 6 months of training. Basic computer skills required.

Experience: Customer service or healthcare experience preferred. Successful trainees will be transferred to permanent roles with corresponding pay.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, maneuver medication equipment; prolonged standing and walking; manual dexterity for operating computers and preparing medications.

Independent Action: Refers complex issues to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.