Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated pharmacy team at a leading healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional patient care. This part-time role involves supporting pharmacists by managing medication dispensing, ensuring proper storage, and maintaining records. With a focus on quality and safety, you'll play a vital role in a compassionate healthcare environment. This position offers excellent benefits from day one, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patient care. If you have a passion for pharmacy and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits from day 1

Shift and weekend differentials

Qualifications

• Supports pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities.
• Prepares and compounds neonatal oral liquids and other products.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication dispensing duties and stock management.
• Inspect nursing units for drug storage and expiration dates.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Medication Dispensing

IV Compounding

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Tools

Pyxis Medication Management System

Job description

Employment Type:

Part 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 with troubleshooting 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, process patient charges, and collect productivity statistics.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a hospital-based, community college, or military technician training program is preferable.
• Previous experience is strongly preferred; IV and compounding experience is also 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

• Part-time 24 hours, mostly days; shift and weekend differentials will apply.
• Excellent benefits even for part-time staff, starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate healthcare environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, 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 our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all 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, veteran status, or any other protected status by law.