Lead Pharmacy Technician

Hartford Healthcare•New Britain, CT

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of functions on a rotational basis, including inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, controlled-substance and floor-stock drug distribution, intravenous admixture preparation, and extemporaneous compounding. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the technician assists with all aspects of Pharmacy Department operations, including use of the computer system, to help meet departmental goals and objectives. The role provides informal supervisory oversight of department Pharmacy technicians to ensure daily requirements are met; assists the Pharmacy Management team with technician scheduling and performance evaluations; supports leadership with assigned quality and regulatory tasks; and coordinates training for new technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment.
Pharmacy registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31 each year.
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification is strongly preferred and required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a business or health care field.
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform rotational functions in inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services.
Distribute controlled substances and floor-stock drugs.
Prepare intravenous admixtures and perform extemporaneous compounding.
Assist pharmacists with Pharmacy operations, including use of the computer system, under pharmacist supervision.
Provide informal supervisory oversight of Pharmacy technicians to ensure daily requirements are met.
Assist the Pharmacy Management team with technician scheduling and performance evaluations.
Assist the leadership team with assigned quality and regulatory tasks.
Coordinate training for new technicians.