Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and distributing sterile and non-sterile medication throughout the hospital. The role includes maintaining automated dispensing systems, preparing orders, managing inventory, repackaging medications, and receiving and storing supplies. Within their scope of practice, technicians may also support education, training, coaching, process improvement, and discharge prescriptions. They interact positively with patients and hospital guests to enhance the quality of care and service. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare. The medical center in Bridgeport includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- National pharmacy technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
- Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
- Repackage bulk medications.
- Receive and store incoming supplies.
- Assist, within scope of practice, with patient and staff education, resident and student training, peer interviewing and coaching, process improvement, and discharge prescriptions.
- Interact positively with patients and other hospital guests to enhance the quality of care and service provided.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
