Pharmacy Technician I

Stamford Health Ltd • Stamford, CT

316d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I performs a variety of technical, clerical, inventory, and delivery tasks to support the Department of Pharmacy in provision of pharmacy services with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician state registration (CT license) required.
• National pharmacy technician certification required (CPhT): Preferred upon hire but will be given up to one year from date of hire to obtain certification for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages Pyxis inventory by performing accurate drug selection, refilling, loading, stock rotation and expiration date entry of medications in the Pyxis machines.
• Ensures appropriate and secure handling and management of controlled substances from receipt to delivery per established department policies/procedures and government regulations.
• Ensures removal of expired/damaged products from pyxis machines, medication rooms and pharmacy inventory in a timely fashion.
• Assists pharmacists in providing timely pharmacy services including but not limited to drug delivery, resolution of Pyxis and Talyst problems, urgent patient care needs, and routine patient specific unit dose medication selection.
• Prepares and fills all floor stock requests, including emergency code trays, EMS needs and various medication kits.
• Performs controlled substance inventory, reviews controlled drug utilization reports and other various requirements per departmental policies.
• Maintains refrigerator and freezer temperature logs per departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Performs billing/charging duties as required.
• Performs medication room and pharmacy inventory inspections monthly according to department policies/procedures.
• Accurately packages medications into unit of use containers using Talyst packager or barcode labeling equipment; ensure correct labeling of medications and adhere to NDC and bar code regulatory requirements. Documents all packaging activity appropriately.
• Demonstrates flexibility and reliability in working first, second and third rotating shifts as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal pharmacy services and to uphold the values of the pharmacy department by creating positive working relationships and demonstrating standards of excellence.
• Manages, operates, triages, and performs preventative maintenance on pharmacy equipment safely and correctly.
• Performs purchasing duties in compliance with 340B and Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements and exercises fiscal responsibility.
• Receives, inventories, and puts away the wholesaler medication order with accuracy and in compliance with USP Hazardous Drugs and 340B regulations.
• Demonstrates collaborative approach in ensuring adequate inventory of medications and supplies to provide seamless pharmacy services.
• Understands and maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards and Success factors. Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
• Participates in the departmental initiatives as required.
• Completes all assigned competencies, HealthStream activities and other required training courses.
• Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and all medication related activities must be checked and approved by a pharmacist.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with generous shift differentials.
• Total Rewards Program ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on employee engagement surveys.
• Opportunities for career growth and development with over 100 transfers and promotions each year.
• Free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations.
• Robust Professional Development and Organization Development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED