Pharmacy Technician

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellness programs

Career ladder

No shift extensions

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain seeks a Pharmacy Technician for inpatient work. The role supports a decentralized team, assisting pharmacists with unit dose dispensing, compounding, and medication histories in the Emergency Department.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, clear communication, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Evening/overnight coverage may be needed, with some weekend rotations, and free parking is offered.

Qualifications

• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Prior experience as pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Pharmacist, assist in unit dose dispensing and compound preparation.
• Perform procedures requiring knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology.
• Potential to specialize in sterile compounding, control substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sterile compounding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician program

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: Primarily 1st shift with rotating weekends and holidays. Evenings and overnights as needed

Come join Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters!

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively hiring Pharmacy Technicians for our inpatient Pharmacy Department. All interested candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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

• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• No mandatory shift extensions
• Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder to advance within the profession
• Free parking

The Pharmacy Department at The Hospital of Central Connecticut 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.

Experience:

• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Prior experience as pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment is preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician program in preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• 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.

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.