Pharmacy Technician 3

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

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 3 to assist pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications for inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include handling and labeling, inventory control, regulatory compliance (USP 795/797/800) and EMR navigation, with triage of pharmacist questions as needed.

Requires high school diploma, 1 year experience, PTCB or NHA ExCPT, active registration, and strong

Qualifications

• Pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to multitask.
• Active registration as a Pharmacy Technician and relevant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, label, package, and deliver medications as directed by pharmacist.
• Maintain medication and supply inventory.
• Ensure compliance with USP standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

PTCB or NHA ExCPT Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician (active)

Tools

EMR systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

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

• 1. Handle, pull, label, package, compound, and deliver medications to patient or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist.
• 2. Help maintain medication and supply inventory.
• 3. Identify, pull, and dispose of expired medications as needed
• 4. Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, printer management.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Manage ADCs inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
• 7. Refilling and managing expiration dates of code carts, kits, med trays etc.
• 8. Handle and deliver controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and departmental policies.
• 9. Triage phone calls and transfer calls to pharmacist for any medication related questions.
• 10. Navigate EMR as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing.
• 11. Understanding the identification, handling, compounding, and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy).
• 12. 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.
• 13. Maintains and models the organization's values.
• 14. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• 15. 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