Pharmacy Technician

Hartford Healthcare • New Britain, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is hiring Pharmacy Technicians for its inpatient Pharmacy Department. The 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 including unit dose dispensing, compound preparation, and related procedures requiring knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology. Technicians may have opportunities to specialize in sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Pharmacy registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31 each year.
• Non-certified technicians are encouraged to apply.

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 is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit dose dispensing.
• Prepare compounds.
• Perform other pharmaceutical procedures requiring knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist.

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.

What This Job Offers

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