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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, cross-functional proficiency, technical expertise, and communication skills. Individuals shall embody and uphold the ideals of the Standards of Professional behavior, as well as practice and promote patient-centered care and fiscal responsibility.

Responsibilities

Supports and maintains regular review of medication systems, automated dispensing machine (Pyxis, CII Safe), code carts, Kitcheck, Pharmogistics, Accuprint, OR replenishment, etc., and restocks in an appropriate/timely manner
Ensures proper medication movement through rotation of stock based on expiration and usage patterns
Removes expired medications or soon-to-be-expiring medications from inventory distribution (carousel, automated dispensing cabinets) as per departmental guidelines
Properly receives medications from wholesale and replenishes pharmacy stock accurately
Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounding products in a safe manner consistent with current standards of practice and current hospital policy and procedure
Appropriately completes cleanroom standards and documentation, per departmental guidelines
Performs necessary mathematical calculations and drug product manipulation, dilution, or compounding to accurately prepare/label unit dose oral solids/liquids/injectable according to policy and regulatory standards
Improves medication safety by assisting pharmacists to collect up-to-date prior-to-admission medication lists for patients being admitted to the hospital
Utilizes all available resources to obtain the best possible medication list
Updates and clarifies allergy information in the patient’s electronic health record
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit
Remains adaptable to using basic office equipment and pharmaceutical devices to support job functions
Familiar with and able to perform basic functions of specialty technician assignments (OR/Anesthesia, Purchasing/Narcotic, etc.)
Assures adequate documentation and knowledge of Pharmacy/Hospital Policies and Procedures to assure compliance with the joint commission and regulatory standards under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
Demonstrates proficiency and mastery of various technologies utilized in the provision of pharmaceutical care, including electronic medical record (EMR), automated dispensing system (ADS), Inventory Management software, carousel, Packaging software, Sterile Product Pharmacy Workflow Manager, Barcode Labeling programs, radio-frequency identification (RFID) Technology
Communicates problems to the pharmacist including any special or technical problems related to patient care
Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review

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 date of hire
Weekend availability (position typically covers every other weekend)
Good communication skills with other healthcare professionals and team members
Ability to effectively work with computer and technology equipment, including the ability to perform basic troubleshooting related to said technology

Skills

Medication distribution
Inventory management
Sterile compounding
Non-sterile compounding
Medication reconciliation
Cross-functional proficiency
Technical expertise
Communication skills
CHAMP behavior
STAR behavior
Patient safety
Standards of Professional behavior
Patient-centered care
Fiscal responsibility
Pyxis
CII Safe
Kitcheck
Pharmogistics
Accuprint
OR replenishment
Pharmacy preparation technology
Electronic health record
W-10
Pharmacy fill history
Surescripts data
Care everywhere
Basic office equipment
Pharmaceutical devices
OR/Anesthesia specialty technician assignments
Purchasing/Narcotic specialty technician assignments
Pharmacy/Hospital Policies and Procedures
Electronic medical record (EMR)
Automated dispensing system (ADS)
Inventory Management software
Carousel
Packaging software
Sterile Product Pharmacy Workflow Manager
Barcode Labeling programs
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Technology

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. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
As members of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) all employees are expected to practice CHAMP and STAR Behavior with the end goal of patient safety as the top priority.

Equal Opportunity

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran