Cert Pharmacy Technician 40N

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists in providing quality pharmacy services to hospital staff and patients. The role supports pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and maintaining inventory of drugs and medications, as well as daily pharmacy operations such as maintaining patient records, creating reports, labeling medication, and auditing controlled substances. The technician ensures infection control and Quality Assurance standards and assists with day-to-day operations of the Infusion Center.

Requirements

High school graduate with experience in pharmacy and familiarity with drug usage, or completion of a hospital-based training program leading to certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification with CPHT certification.
Licensure through the RI Board of Pharmacy as a Tech II.
Availability for rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, and availability every other weekend and every other holiday.
Experience working with computers.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
Assist in the preparation of drug compounds and solutions.
Fill, check, and deliver medication orders.
Audit and distribute controlled substances.
Maintain departmental infection control standards.
Create reports and documents in support of department record-keeping.
Complete medication labeling requirements.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities.
Assist in managing pharmacy inventory.
Assist in day-to-day operations of the Infusion Center.
Maintain professional competency.
Protect and preserve patient rights to confidentiality.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.