Pharmacy Technician Certified III

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; New London (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist in New Hampshire. The role involves routine and specialized duties for drug distribution, customer service, and independent work within scope.

You will gain leadership exposure and contribute to staff training and quality control. Responsibilities span medication preparation, medication delivery, inventory oversight, policy updates, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency is required.
• Graduate of certified pharmacy technician training program is required (within one year of employment).
• Associates degree in a health or related field (with 1 year of pharmacy experience) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and triages customer service issues.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orientation and training of pharmacy department staff.
• Provides oversight of controlled substance inventory, including ordering, receiving, and auditing of controlled substance usage.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists in revising policies and procedures.
• Assists with workflow management.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Performs purchasing and billing functions.
• Establishes and maintains training materials.
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile, non-antineoplastic drug products under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Repackages bulk medication into unit doses under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit exposure to hazardous medications.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots software and hardware used by the pharmacy department.
• Dispenses and rebuilds paramedic kits and code carts as needed.
• Conducts monthly medication area inspections.
• Reviews, manages, and files daily reports.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stress management

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalency

Certified pharmacy technician training program

Associates degree in health or related field

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

50584854

Overview

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, performs routine and specialized technical and clerical duties for drug distribution to patients. This individual has excellent customer service skills and is able to function independently within their scope of responsibility. The incumbent is able to demonstrate leadership skills on a day-to-day basis. This job builds on the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician Certified II.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones and triages customer service issues.
• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.
• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
• Serves as a preceptor and assists with orientation and training of pharmacy department staff.
• Provides oversight of controlled substance inventory, including ordering, receiving, and auditing of controlled substance usage.
• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists in revising policies and procedures.
• Assists with workflow management.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Performs purchasing and billing functions.
• Establishes and maintains training materials.
• Prepares or compounds non-sterile, non-antineoplastic drug products in accordance with USP chapter 795 under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Repackages bulk medication into unit doses in accordance with USP chapter 795 under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile drug products (including antineoplastic, investigational and hazardous medications) in accordance with USP chapters <797> and <800> under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Utilizes closed system transfer devices to limit potential exposure of the environment to hazardous medications.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots various software and hardware used by the pharmacy department.
• Dispenses and rebuilds paramedic kits and code carts as needed.
• Conducts monthly medication area inspections.
• Reviews, manages, and files daily reports.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency required
• Graduate of certified pharmacy technician training program required (up to one year after employment)
• Associates degree in a health or related field, (with 1 year of pharmacy experience), or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.
• One year related pharmacy experience preferred
• Hospital experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills, including phone interactions.
• Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer Literacy

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification requiredREQUIRED REGISTRATION(S):
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy required.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $21.78/Hr. - $33.76/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 40966

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.