Pharmacy Technician

The Hospital of Central Connecticut•New Britain, CT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is hiring Pharmacy Technicians for its inpatient Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Department uses a decentralized model, with pharmacists embedded on medical teams to advise on optimal drug therapy. Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians perform pharmaceutical functions such as unit dose dispensing, compound preparation, and other related procedures requiring knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology. Opportunities are available to specialize in sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Register with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31 of each year.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a pharmacy technician.
Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment.
Completion of a Pharmacy Technician program.
Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification; non-certified technicians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform unit dose dispensing under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist.
Prepare compounds under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist.
Perform other pharmaceutical procedures requiring knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology.
Potentially specialize in sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in the Emergency Department.

Benefits

Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a strong focus on promoting mental health.
No mandatory shift extensions.
Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder to advance within the profession.
Free parking.
Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.

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