Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance and wellness programs

No mandatory shift extensions

Career advancement opportunities

Free parking

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is actively hiring Pharmacy Technicians for their inpatient Pharmacy Department in New Britain, Connecticut. The role involves assisting pharmacists in pharmaceutical functions including unit dose dispensing and compound preparation.

Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service, communication skills, and have relevant qualifications such as a High School Diploma or completion of a Pharmacy Technician program. Opportunities for specialization are also available.

Qualifications

• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment preferred.
• Pharmacy registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing pharmaceutical functions under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Handle unit dose dispensing and compound preparation.
• Specialization in sterile compounding or medication histories.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Pharmaceutical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Pharmacy Technician program

Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street, New Britain (10126)

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively hiring Pharmacy Technicians for our inpatient Pharmacy Department.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and direction of the Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians assist in performing pharmaceutical functions, including:

• Unit dose dispensing
• Compound preparation
• Other related procedures requiring knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology

There is an opportunity to specialize in sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, or obtaining medication histories in the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment preferred.
• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification strongly preferred.
• Pharmacy registration with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31 each year.

Benefits

• Employee assistance and wellness programs focusing on mental health.
• No mandatory shift extensions.
• Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder for advancement within the profession.
• Free parking.