Sterile Products Pharmacy Technician

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT seeks a Sterile Products Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding under a licensed pharmacist. The role requires adherence to USP guidelines, SOPs, and the ability to prepare sterile dosage forms for patients, including hazardous and nonhazardous medications.

Ideal candidates hold National certification as a Pharmacy Technician and CT licensure within 30 days of hire, with a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment is strongly preferred
• Nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician by an accepted certification board.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Connecticut within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a registered pharmacist the Sterile Products Pharmacy Technician prepares sterile compounds following proper aseptic techniques, SOPs, and USP guidelines.
• Follows specific formulations to compound sterile products including hazardous and nonhazardous medications to ensure appropriate dosage forms are available to meet patient needs.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in the sterile products area.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail: M-F 6 am to 2:30pm. Rotating holidays.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Under the direction of a registered pharmacist the Sterile Products Pharmacy Technician prepares sterile compounds in various dosage forms following proper aseptic techniques, department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the most current USP guidelines. Follows specific formulations to compound sterile products including both hazardous (e.g. chemo therapy medications) and nonhazardous (e.g. IV medications) to ensure the appropriate dosage form is available to meet the needs of patients.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Prior experience in a sterile compounding environment is strongly preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician by an accepted certification board.

Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Connecticut within 30 days of hire.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.