Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our Pharmacy team at Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England! Position Purpose Supports pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities. This includes maintaining Pyxis stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients. Prepares and compounds neonatal oral liquids, and other extemporaneous products. Packages and distributes drugs and sterile products. What you will do Perform general pharmacy duties by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing duties including deliveries, checking stock levels and picking medications. Answer telephones, assist nurses trouble-shooting Pyxis questions and drawer maintenance Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy Maintain records of orders, processes patient charges and collects productivity statistics Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Current state (CT) registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required
Pharmacy Technician I: PTCB National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required within 1 year of hire
Pharmacy Technician II: PTCB National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required

Nice To Haves

Completion of a hospital-based, community college or military technician training program preferable.
Previous experience strongly preferred; IV and compounding experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supports pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities.
Maintains Pyxis stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients.
Prepares and compounds neonatal oral liquids, and other extemporaneous products.
Packages and distributes drugs and sterile products.
Perform general pharmacy duties by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing duties including deliveries, checking stock levels and picking medications.
Answer telephones, assist nurses trouble-shooting Pyxis questions and drawer maintenance
Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy
Maintain records of orders, processes patient charges and collects productivity statistics