Technician II, Pharmacy/Community First Responder Program (CFRP)

Technician II, Pharmacy/Community First Responder Program (CFRP)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Technician II, Pharmacy/Community First Responder Program (CFRP)

Position Number: 109291

FTE: 1.00

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 8

Pay Grade Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Status: Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Information

Department: Dean Pharmacy

Campus Location: Kingston

Grant Funded: Yes

Extension Contingency Notes: Position is full-time, calendar year, limited to 06/30/2027 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description Summary

Be responsible for, or assist a superior in, the requisition, inventory, distribution, and control of naloxone for the Community First Responder Program. Deliver bulk naloxone orders to community partner organizations across the State of Rhode Island following review of individual requests for eligibility. Assist the Program Director, Manager and Coordinator in program evaluation initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of materials for institutional review processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist a licensed pharmacist in the preparation of pharmaceutical orders involving the delivery or mailing of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies. Deliver or mail medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Maintain a temperature controlled perpetual inventory of naloxone located at a central location for distribution to community non-profit partners and a separate 5,000 kit emergency supply as directed by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Review community partner requests for bulk naloxone in REDCap to ensure organizations are in good standing to distribute naloxone to the public while meeting minimum reporting requirements. Maintain a schedule for and conduct delivery service of naloxone to community non-profit partners approved by the Program Manager and/or Program Coordinator. Prepare attestations of receipt and maintain records for inventory reporting including tracking of lot numbers and expiration date. Assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinator in data entry into the REDCap system for naloxone distributed directly to the public by the Community First Responder Program. Assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinator in data entry into the ArcGIS for naloxone distributed directly to the public by the Community First Responder Program. Assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinator with oversight of pharmacy student activities at community outreach events; ensuring adherence to program protocols, safety procedures, and professional standards. Assist with collection, organization, and preliminary analysis of program data related to mail-order service requests and participant satisfaction surveys. Assist with preparation and submission of project materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including data documentation and supporting materials. Prepare and affix labels with required information on medication containers. Remove outdated drugs and, under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, either destroy them following established procedures or package the drug supplies for shipment to drug manufacturer or distributor for exchange or credit. Assist in determining appropriate inventory levels of naloxone, educational materials, and mailing supplies and to notify Program Director or Program Manager when levels appear low. Prepare, maintain, and enter data records utilizing various computer software programs, including but not limited to QS/1 NRx OnDemand, for the purpose of inventory control, purchase records, receipt records, repackaging records, supplies dispensed by licensed pharmacists, outdated drugs removed and destroyed or returned, and patient pharmacy profiles. As required, unpack, sort, and check incoming pharmaceutical shipments including bulk orders and store supplies in centralized storage area or another storage location in accordance with specific instructions and standard procedures. Assist in maintaining sanitary conditions within the pharmacy. Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with institutional policies.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or certificate of General Education Development (GED).

2. Evidence of successful passage of the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and ability to maintain certification.

3. Minimum five years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician (i.e., directly assisting with the filling of medical prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist).

4. Active Licensure in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician II in the State of Rhode Island.

5. Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. data compilation and reporting, word processing, database management, spreadsheet analysis, electronic mail systems, etc.).

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

9. Demonstrated ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.

10. Demonstrated attention to detail.

11. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

12. Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules, and regulations.

13. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or completion of a formal pharmacy technician training course at an accredited institution.

2. Experience working with marginalized patient populations including people who use unregulated substances and/or medications for opioid use disorder.

3. Spanish language proficiency.

4. Demonstrated experience with inventory management and purchasing in a retail, wholesale, or mail order pharmacy environment.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.