Senior Pharmacy Technician: Compounding & Compliance

JobRx, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 3 to assist pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications and supplies in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective services in accordance with department policies and practice standards, supporting patient care across our health system.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year experience, PTCB or NHA ExCPT certification, active registration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Certification: PTCB or NHA ExCPT; active registration in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle, pull, label, package, compound, and deliver medications as instructed by the pharmacist.
• Maintain medication and supply inventory.
• Identify, pull, and dispose of expired medications as needed.
• Clerical duties including filing, data entry, and printer management.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements and audits.
• Manage ADCs inventory using reports and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Refill and manage expiration dates of code carts, kits, med trays, etc.
• Handle controlled medications per state and federal regulations and policies.
• Triage phone calls and transfer to pharmacist for medication questions.
• Navigate EMR related to missing medications and charges/billing.
• Understand handling, compounding, and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA).
• Comply with USP 795/797/800 in compounding sterile and nonsterile products.
• Maintain reliable attendance; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience: 1 year

Certification: PTCB or NHA ExCPT Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician (active & in good standing)

Tools

EMR software

Inventory management software

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 3 to assist pharmacists in formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications and supplies in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective services in accordance with department policies and practice standards, supporting patient care across our health system.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year experience, PTCB or NHA ExCPT certification, active registration.