Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

Trinity Health Corp.; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pharmacy team at a leading healthcare organization. As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll support pharmacists by assisting with medication dispensing, managing inventory, and ensuring safe medication practices. This full-time role offers excellent benefits from day one and aims to enhance patient service in a supportive medical environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits starting day 1

Shift and weekend differentials

Qualifications

• Current state (CT) registration as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• PTCB National certification as Pharmacy Technician needed within 1 year of hire.
• Previous pharmacy experience, especially IV and compounding, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication dispensing, deliveries, and checking stock levels.
• Maintain proper drug storage and inspect assigned nursing units.
• Process patient charges and collect productivity statistics.

Skills

Medication Dispensing

Compounding

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Come join our Pharmacy team at Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!

Position Purpose

Supports pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities. This includes maintaining Pyxis stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients. Prepares and compounds neonatal oral liquids, and other extemporaneous products. Packages and distributes drugs and sterile products.

What you will do

• Perform general pharmacy duties by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing duties including deliveries, checking stock levels and picking medications.

• Answer telephones, assist nurses trouble-shooting Pyxis questions and drawer maintenance

• Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy

• Maintain records of orders, processes patient charges and collects productivity statistics

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a hospital-based, community college or military technician training program preferable.

• Previous experience strongly preferred; IV and compounding experience preferred

• Current state (CT) registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required

• Pharmacy Technician I: PTCB National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required within 1 year of hire

• Pharmacy Technician II: PTCB National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs mostly days - shift and weekend differentials will apply

• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.