Pharmacy Technician (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is currently seeking two dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technicians for Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) in Middletown, CT. This role is crucial for ensuring the flawless operation of the pharmacy department, allowing patients to receive the highest level of care. The position involves compounding and delivering medications, maintaining records, ordering and restocking supplies, and assisting pharmacists. DMHAS is a healthcare agency focused on promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs, and WFH provides inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience performing technical pharmacy duties.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain registration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a certification as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or any other equivalent pharmacy technician certification program approved by the department in accordance with C.G.S. Sec 20-598a.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in clinical pharmacy settings, including hospitals, mental health facilities, or forensic healthcare programs
Experience with Pyxis machines and/or other automated dispensing machines
Experience communicating with a diverse population
Experience working with patients who have psychiatric needs
Experience managing pharmacy inventory and supplies
Experience operating Windows computers and MS Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Responsibilities

Compounds and delivers medications and other pharmaceutical supplies
Maintains pertinent operational records
Orders supplies from bulk storage, restocks dispensing carts and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule
Computes and compiles prescription charges
Assists pharmacist in reviewing written prescriptions to determine ingredients needed and ensure established procedures followed
Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions from bulk stock
Uses clean air center and sterile technique in filling and labeling syringes for delivery to patient care units
Assists pharmacist in filling bottles, capsules or other package forms with measured amount of medications according to prescription specifications
Types and affixes labels to containers showing identification data and directions for use
Makes entries on and maintains patient medication profiles
Maintains and stores inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in dispensing area assigned under proper conditions of refrigeration and security
Assists pharmacist in preparation of extemporaneous medications on an as-needed basis
Maintains work area in clean and neat condition
Prepares intravenous admixtures orders
Assists in preparation of sterile and non-sterile products according to established procedures
Orders and controls all necessary supplies from hospital stores
Conducts special surveys under guidelines established by Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist
May serve as liaison between nursing units and pharmacy
May sterilize injectable preparations
Performs related duties as required