Pharmacy Technician

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition discounts for dependents

Wellness programs

No mandatory shift extensions

Paid time off

Health insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT, is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for our inpatient Pharmacy Department. Under the supervision and direction of the Pharmacist, you will assist in unit dose dispensing, compound preparation, and other related procedures that require pharmaceutical terminology knowledge.

This role offers a career ladder with opportunities to specialize in sterile compounding, control substances handling, or obtaining medication histories, plus tuition assistance, wellness

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in unit dose dispensing, compound preparation, and related pharmaceutical procedures.
• Work under the supervision of a Pharmacist and ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Sterile compounding

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

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.

• 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