Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)
Backus Hospital•Norwich, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works in Backus Hospital’s collaborative Pharmacy Department, assisting Pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medications throughout the hospital. The role supports inpatient unit-dose dispensing and outpatient dispensing, and performs related computer and medication-restocking tasks. Hartford HealthCare describes opportunities for career development and growth and a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
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 year of experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
- Pharmacy Technician certification is strongly preferred; non-certified technicians are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and distributing medications throughout the hospital, including inpatient unit-dose and outpatient dispensing.
- Perform computer activities to maintain patient profiles, enter charges and credits, and generate unit-dose fill lists.
- Restock crash-cart medications, including documentation and follow-through.
- Fill emergency boxes and stat boxes, including documentation, expiration-date checks, and follow-through.
- Ensure medications are packaged with a barcode compatible with existing Pharmacy barcode technology.
- Prepackage tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient dispensing.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
