Pharmacy Technician

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

No mandatory shift extensions

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Hartford Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for our inpatient Pharmacy Department in Hartford, CT. We offer a clear career ladder and opportunities to advance into Pyxis Technician, Medication History Technician, and Sterile Product Technician roles.

We provide a supportive environment for professional growth, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and no mandatory shift extensions. Hartford Hospital emphasizes employee care along with patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification is strongly preferred.
• Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31st of each year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unit dose dispensing, compound preparation and related procedures.
• Opportunity to specialize in sterile compounding, control substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Come join Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters!

Hartford Hospital is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for our inpatient Pharmacy Department. All interested candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

We offer our Pharmacy Technicians the opportunity to grow both within their role via our Career Ladder or to expand their professional development with Pyxis Technician, Medication History Technician, and Sterile Product Technician positions.

No floating outside of the Inpatient Pharmacy Department

Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth

Hartford Hospital Doesn't Just Take Great Care Of Our Patients; We Take Great Care Of Our Pharmacy Technicians Too. We Offer

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• No mandatory shift extensions
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Free parking

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. The Pharmacy Department at Hartford Hospital utilizes a decentralized model with pharmacists embedded on medical teams to advise on optimal drug therapy. Under the supervision and direction of the Pharmacist, our Pharmacy Technicians assists in performing pharmaceutical functions which include unit dose dispensing, compound preparation, and other related procedures that require knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology. There is opportunity to specialize in sterile compounding, control substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in our Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification is strongly preferred.
• Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31st of each year.
• Prior experience as pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment is preferred.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status