About the Role
Perform technical duties associated with the delivery of pharmaceutical services, including medication distribution and inventory management, sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication reconciliation, and cross-functional proficiency. This role requires technical expertise and strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt to departmental needs and practice patient-centered care and fiscal responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain regular review of medication systems, automated dispensing machines, code carts, and other inventory management tools, restocking as needed.
- Ensure proper medication movement through stock rotation based on expiration and usage patterns.
- Remove expired or soon-to-be-expiring medications from inventory.
- Accurately receive medications from wholesale and replenish pharmacy stock.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding products safely and according to current standards and hospital policy.
- Complete cleanroom standards and documentation per departmental guidelines.
- Perform necessary mathematical calculations and drug manipulation to accurately prepare and label medications.
- Improve medication safety by assisting pharmacists in collecting up-to-date medication lists for admitted patients.
- Utilize all available resources to obtain the best possible medication list.
- Update and clarify allergy information in the patient's electronic health record.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
- Remain adaptable to using basic office equipment and pharmaceutical devices.
- Perform basic functions of specialty technician assignments (e.g., OR/Anesthesia, Purchasing/Narcotic).
- Assure adequate documentation and knowledge of Pharmacy/Hospital Policies and Procedures for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency in various technologies including EMR, automated dispensing systems, inventory management software, and labeling programs.
- Communicate problems to the pharmacist, including any special or technical issues related to patient care.
- Meet performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Community/retail pharmacy technician experience or academic training/experience in health-related fields also considered.
- Registration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required by completion of probationary period.
- Active Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent certification is required on or within 1 year of the date of hire.
- Weekend availability is required (position typically covers every other weekend).
- Ability to effectively work with computer and technology equipment, including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
Skills
- Medication distribution
- Inventory management
- Sterile compounding
- Non-sterile compounding
- Medication reconciliation
- Technical expertise
- Communication skills
- CHAMP behavior
- STAR behavior
- Patient-centered care
- Fiscal responsibility
- Basic office equipment operation
- Pharmaceutical device operation
- Specialty technician assignments (OR/Anesthesia, Purchasing/Narcotic)
- Pharmacy/Hospital Policies and Procedures knowledge
- Electronic medical record (EMR) proficiency
- Automated dispensing system (ADS) proficiency
- Inventory Management software proficiency
- Carousel operation
- Packaging software proficiency
- Sterile Product Pharmacy Workflow Manager proficiency
- Barcode Labeling programs proficiency
- Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Technology proficiency
- Good communication skills with other healthcare professionals and team members
- Basic troubleshooting of technology equipment
Experience Level
- Previous hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred
- Community/retail pharmacy technician experience or academic training/experience in health related fields also considered
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- College degree desirable
About the Company
- To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.
- Values: integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion.
- Members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO).
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
