Pharmacy Technician II

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist in preparing, distributing medications, performing sterile admixture compounding, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. The Pharmacy Technician II will work only under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Assists senior pharmacy technicians with their duties. Travels to the Satellite unit as needed. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician Registration in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by the State of Connecticut required at hire or within 2-weeks from hire OR Registered Pharmacy Intern License in accordance with the laws and regulations set forth by the State of Connecticut.
National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year institutional pharmacy technician experience required.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

College preferred.
Three to four years institutional pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows based computer software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Fills physician orders, medication carts, Pyxis stations, and/or stock requisitions accurately.
Replenishes medications in emergency crash carts or floor stock areas accurately.
Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile products accurately.
Delivers medications and supplies to all patient care and satellite areas throughout the organization per established schedule.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas accurately within specified time periods.
Prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages accurately per established procedures.
Assists with annual inventory of pharmacy stock.
Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
Enters medication charging requisitions into pharmacy computer system accurately.
Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately.
Files documentation in appropriate locations.
Prepares, completes, and transmits daily pharmaceutical procurement requisition to pharmaceutical wholesalers daily.
Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.
Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
Maintains current technician registration with the State.
Maintains PTCB certification (or equivalent) and completes all continuing education requirements as required for renewal of CPhT designation.
Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements and participates in required training programs