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Certified Pharmacy Technician at Yale New Haven Health

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Yale New Haven Health · New London, Connecticut

2 weeks ago

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Yale New Haven Health · New London, Connecticut

14 days ago
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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