Pharmacy Technician II: Compounding, Dispensing & Med Safety

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

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 to assist pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications, ensuring timely, safe and cost-effective service for inpatient and outpatient care.

Responsibilities include handling and delivering medications, inventory management, regulatory compliance, EMR navigation, ADC management, and triaging pharmacist questions according to USP 795/797 standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: none
• PTCB Certification (active)

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 automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
• Refilling and managing expiration dates of code carts, kits, medication 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 electronic medical record (EMR) as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing.
• Understanding the identification, handling and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy).
• Comply with all USP 795 and USP 797 requirements in the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving technique, training, testing, and personal hygiene.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 to assist pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications, ensuring timely, safe and cost-effective service for inpatient and outpatient care.

Responsibilities include handling and delivering medications, inventory management, regulatory compliance, EMR navigation, ADC management, and triaging pharmacist questions according to USP 795/797 standards.