Senior Pharmacy Technician – Retail & Compounding

Brown-University-Health-1; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Retail, to rotate across assignments and shifts as needed. You will assist with preparation, packaging, and dispensing under supervision, while handling insurance and payments and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Role emphasizes strong customer service, accuracy in data entry, and use of multiple pharmacy systems. Rhode Island licensure and CPhT certification are required or pursued within set timelines.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician license.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or 1 year of licensed tech work experience; sit for CPhT within 6 months and obtain within 12 months.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office and pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, formulating and packaging medications.
• Handle insurance information and patient payments accurately.
• Enter patient data into pharmacy systems for charging and billing.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve problems with patients.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Insurance information handling

Pharmacy system applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure

CPhT certification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Email/calendar apps

Job description

Brown University Health Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Retail, to rotate across assignments and shifts as needed. You will assist with preparation, packaging, and dispensing under supervision, while handling insurance and payments and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Role emphasizes strong customer service, accuracy in data entry, and use of multiple pharmacy systems. Rhode Island licensure and CPhT certification are required or pursued within set timelines.