Pharmacy Technician

Job Detail

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician

Department:

83120-Pharmacy

Location:

Farmington

FTE%:

1

Shift

1st

Search #:

2024-1090

Closing Date:

05/06/2024

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, sterile and non-sterile product formulations and Pharmacy Service Units. This position will work at UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital located in Farmington, CT.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May lead/supervise lower level staff as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of basic principles and practices of a pharmacy operation

Knowledge of basic chemistry

Basic interpersonal, 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:

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: Hospital pharmacy experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases 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.

EXAMPLES 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

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time, 80 hours every two weeks, primarily days, Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule includes nights, weekends and holidays as assigned, 30 minute unpaid meal break.