Pharmacy Technician (Certified)

Warwick, RI 02888

Posted: 02/05/2025 Category: Pharmacy Job Number: 148170

Job Description


A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Warwick, RI. The Pharmacy Technician would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Pharmacy Technician position, please contact Austin Faris at 586-710-7941 or afaris@alinestaffing.com

Pharmacy Technician Compensation

  • The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour

  • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment

  • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates

Pharmacy Technician Highlights

  • This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs

  • The required availability for this position includes two shifts: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Must be available to work one day per weekend, with a day off during the week

Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities

  • Fill prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery

  • Meet accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy

  • Label products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels

  • Participate in periodic inventory of the pharmacy

  • Check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove out-of-date items

  • Prepare medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding

  • Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner

  • Process returned medications for credit or destruction

  • Assist in training new employees

  • Perform at least one of the following:

    • Work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room

    • Operate automated machines for drug prepackaging

    • Manage inventory functions, monitor pharmaceutical levels, and identify expired medications

    • Input patient data and medication orders into a computer system

    • Mix/package IV medications and sanitize the IV room, equipment, and hood

    • Service facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)

  • Perform other tasks as assigned

Pharmacy Technician Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Experience in a pharmacy setting and familiarity with medical terminology

  • Ability to operate a computer and recognize medications

  • Detail-oriented, goal-oriented, team player, effective oral communication

  • Pharmacy Technician license

  • Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days

Pharmacy Technician Preferred Qualifications

  • Long-term care pharmacy experience

If you think this Pharmacy Technician position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!
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