• Pharmacy Compliance Technician

    South County Hospital (Wakefield, RI)


    South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

     

    Job Summary: Assist pharmacists in preparation and dispensing of medications, drug procurement and inventory control, proper drug storage, performance improvement and quality control activities. Ability to perform sterile compounding per USP <797> and <800> requirements and have knowledge of viable testing requirements for a Pharmacy cleanroom. Work only under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist in accordance with established policies and procedures and in keeping with the scope of services provided. Facilitate drug compliance with Joint Commission and Department of Health standards for drug security and storage under the direction of the Pharmacy Team Leader and Director of Pharmacy. Act as a backup for Pharmacy Purchaser and inventory needs Reports to: Pharmacy Team Leader

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + High school graduate or GED equivalent

    + Current Tech II License in the state of Rhode Island is highly preferred. However, willing to hire a Pharm Tech I with the expectation of obtaining a Pharm Tech II certification within 90 days of hire

    + 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred

    + Transportation available to travel between SCMG and Express Care locations

     

    Success Factors: Licensure as Pharmacy Technician II/Intern in the State of Rhode Island upon hire and annually thereafter, or a Pharmacy Technician I with Pharmacy Technology II licensure obtained within a 90-day probationary period. Mathematical ability to perform algebraic calculations and a working knowledge of the metric system. Prior experience in health system pharmacy. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with pharmacy computer systems, automated dispensing technology and Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Self-motivated and ability to self-direct.

     

    Salary range: 21.45-27.89