Pharmacy Technician 3

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 3 to assist pharmacists in preparation, dispensing and storage of medications for inpatient and outpatient services. The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of experience, and PTCB or ExCPT certification with an active license.

Responsibilities include med prep, inventory management, label accuracy, EMR navigation, and adherence to USP 795/797/800 standards. Suitable for detail-oriented professionals committed to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Pharmacy Technician license/certification.
• Must have good computer and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with formulation, preparation, dispensing and storage of medications.
• Maintain medication inventory and ensure accuracy in labeling and delivery.
• Triage calls, document in EMR, and support regulatory compliance (USP 795/797/800).
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain attendance and reliability.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: 1 year

Certification: PTCB or NHA ExCPT Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician (active & in good standing)

Job description

Position at Danbury Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician 3 will assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, including biohazardous products. The pharmacy technician will ensure that products and services are provided in timely, safe and cost-effective manner according to department policies, procedures, and practice standards supporting both inpatient and outpatient services within Nuvance Health.

Responsibilities

• Handle, pull, label, package, compound, and deliver medications to patient or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist.
• Help maintain medication and supply inventory.
• Identify, pull, and dispose of expired medications as needed
• Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, printer management.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements, such as completing and reviewing audits such as managing temp logs, cleaning logs, unit inspections, etc.
• Manage ADCs inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
• Refilling and managing expiration dates of code carts, kits, med trays etc.
• Handle and deliver controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and departmental policies.
• Triage phone calls and transfer calls to pharmacist for any medication related questions.
• Navigate EMR as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing.
• Understanding the identification, handling, compounding, and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy).
• Comply with all USP 795, USP 797, USP 800 requirements in the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving technique, training, testing, and personal hygiene.
• Maintains and models the organization's values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education Skills Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Certification: PTCB or NHA ExCPT Certification
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (active & in good standing)

Desired: Pharmacy Technician experience. Computer skills, ability to multi-task and work independently.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 Hourly