Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician (IV Meds)

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications and supplies. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, operating EDDS, preparing IV admixtures and maintaining inventory in a controlled environment.

The role requires RI licensure, CPhT certification (or plan to obtain), and basic computer skills. This position at The Miriam Hospital offers day shifts with strong safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of 1-2 years of college preferred.
• Maintains current Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• Holds National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or has 1 year licensed experience.
• Sits for National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) exam within first 6 months of hire.
• Achieves and maintains National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within 12 months of hire.
• Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review practitioner medication orders and prepare medications for pharmacist review.
• Perform general operations of electronic drug dispensing system (EDDS) for inventory control and distribution.
• Maintain operating room medication inventory including controlled substances.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures including chemotherapy and pediatric infusions using aseptic technique.
• Repackage and label non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Deliver medications to clinic, procedural, treatment and patient care areas.
• Process medication requisitions and reconcile charges.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy records and equipment calibration.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of 1–2 years of college (preferred)

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician licensure

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Sits for CPhT exam within 6 months of hire

Keeps CPhT certification within 12 months

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Omnicell EDDS (electronic drug dispensing system)

Inventory management systems

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications and supplies. Responsibilities include reviewing orders, operating EDDS, preparing IV admixtures and maintaining inventory in a controlled environment.

The role requires RI licensure, CPhT certification (or plan to obtain), and basic computer skills. This position at The Miriam Hospital offers day shifts with strong safety and compliance standards.