Pharmacy Technician 3 - Per Diem

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 24,975 - 47,527; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 3 to assist pharmacists in the preparation and delivery of medications. Responsibilities include handling, labeling, and dispensing medications, as well as maintaining inventory and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, active Pharmacy Technician certification, and at least one year of experience. The position offers a pay range of $18.13 to $34.50 per hour and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 1 year required.
• Certification must be active and in good standing.
• Desired skills include computer proficiency and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Handle and deliver medications as instructed by the pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory of medication and supplies.
• Identify and manage expired medications.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician experience

Computer skills

Ability to multi-task

Work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PTCB or NHA ExCPT Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician

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 a 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 patients or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist.
• Help maintain medication and supply inventory.
• Identify, pull, and dispose of expired medications as needed.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, printer management.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements, such as completing and reviewing audits, managing temp logs, cleaning logs, unit inspections, etc.
• Manage ADC inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
• Refill and manage expiration dates of code carts, kits, and med trays.
• 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.
• Understand 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, testing, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain and model the organization's values.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

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 coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational: significant occupational risk
• Physical effort: medium to heavy effort; may exert up to 35 lbs.
• Physical environment: generally pleasant working conditions

Additional Information

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 1926

Department: Oncology Pharmacy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.13 - $34.50 hourly