Pharmacy Technician

Job DetailJob Title:Pharmacy Technician Department:60002-UConn Health Pharmacy Services Inc. Location:Farmington FTE%:1 Shift1st Search #:2025-820 Closing Date:12/15/2025 Recruiter:Alexander, Donna Additional Links: Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. These values define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a Pharmacy Technician to our growing Pharmacy team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you. At UConn Health, this position will independently perform a full range of tasks in technical pharmacy functions in traditional drug distribution system, ambulatory patient services, and Pharmacy Service Units. This position will work in the UConn Health Pharmacy Services, Inc. located at the Exchange 270 Farmington Avenue, Suite 108 Farmington, CT. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May lead/supervise lower-level staff as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Delivers medications and other pharmaceutical supplies Maintains pertinent operational records Orders supplies from bulk storage, restocks dispensing carts, and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule Computes and compiles prescription charges Assists pharmacist in reviewing written prescriptions to determine ingredients needed and ensure established procedures followed Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions from bulk stock Uses clean air center and sterile technique in filling and labeling syringes for delivery to patient care units Assists pharmacist in filling bottles, capsules, or other package forms with measured amount of medications according to prescription specifications Types and affixes labels to containers showing identification data and directions for use Makes entries on and maintains patient medication profiles Maintains and stores inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in dispensing area assigned under proper conditions of refrigeration and security Assists pharmacist in preparation of extemporaneous medications on an as-needed basis Maintains work area in clean and neat condition Assists in preparation of sterile and non-sterile products according to established procedures Orders and controls all necessary supplies from hospital stores Conducts special surveys under guidelines established by Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist May serve as liaison between nursing units and pharmacy Performs related duties as required MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of basic principles and practices of a pharmacy operation; knowledge of basic chemistry; basic interpersonal skills; basic oral and written communication skills; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to order supplies and maintain inventory; ability to follow oral and written instructions. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: General Experience: Position requires candidates to be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection. Must be a Board-Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents must be able to walk and stand for working hours. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two or more years of pharmacy experience in long term care, retail, or wholesale. Experience working with automated pharmacy dispensing machines. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases, hazardous Pharmaceuticals, and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive patients and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions and may be required to do some lifting. Prolonged periods of standing, sitting and walking. WORK SCHEDULE: Full time 80 hours every two weeks, primarily days, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, flexibility to cover days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned to support departmental needs, 30-minute unpaid meal break.