Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Inpatient PD

Trinity Health•Stafford Springs, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, rotating shift position supporting pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities. Responsibilities include maintaining automated dispensing machines (ADMs) stock levels, packaging and distributing drugs and sterile products, and dispensing controlled drugs under pharmacist supervision. The role also involves preparing IV admixtures, solutions, and other sterile products, including chemotherapy, and inspecting nursing units for proper drug storage, stability, and expiration dates.

Requirements

Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)--if not already obtained-- is required within 1 year of Date of Hire
CT Pharmacy Technician state registration must be current; or registration as a Pharmacy Intern and actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy program

Nice To Haves

Completion of a hospital-based, community college or military technician training program preferable
Hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain automated dispensing machines (ADMs) stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients
Answer telephones, assist nurses trouble-shooting ADM questions and drawer maintenance
Dispense controlled drugs with supervision of a pharmacist to anesthetists, and for delivery to ADM machines
May include but not limited to preparing IV admixtures, solutions, and other sterile products and chemotherapy
Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy