Pharmacy Technician (Certified)
83 Vermont Avenue , Unit 2 Warwick, RI 02888 US
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
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The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour
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Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
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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
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This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
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The required availability for this position includes two shifts: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM and 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Must be available to work one day per weekend, with a day off during the week
Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities
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Fill prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and delivery
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Meet accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy
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Label products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels
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Participate in periodic inventory of the pharmacy
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Check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove out-of-date items
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Prepare medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments, which may include non-sterile compounding
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Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner
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Process returned medications for credit or destruction
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Assist in training new employees
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Perform at least one of the following:
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Work in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room
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Operate automated machines for drug prepackaging
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Manage inventory functions, monitor pharmaceutical levels, and identify expired medications
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Input patient data and medication orders into a computer system
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Mix/package IV medications and sanitize the IV room, equipment, and hood
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Service facility-based medication dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow)
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Perform other tasks as assigned
Pharmacy Technician Requirements
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High School Diploma or GED
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Experience in a pharmacy setting and familiarity with medical terminology
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Ability to operate a computer and recognize medications
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Detail-oriented, goal-oriented, team player, effective oral communication
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Pharmacy Technician license
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Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
Pharmacy Technician Preferred Qualifications
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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!