Connecticut Children's · 3 weeks ago
Pharmacy Technician Non-Sterile Compounding
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelConnecticut Children's is a health system dedicated to children, offering personalized medical care across various pediatric specialties. The Pharmacy Technician Non-Sterile Compounding will assist Pharmacists in preparing non-sterile drug products and maintaining accurate records, ensuring medications are ready for patient administration.
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Responsibilities
Non-Sterile Compounding: Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and USP guidelines, prepares non-sterile drug products
Prepares of all types of pharmaceuticals: hazardous and non-hazardous, controlled and non-controlled, with regards to non-sterile preparations only
Maintain accurate records of products prepared according to established documentation guidelines
Follows established procedures for appropriate and accurate documentation in electronic health record or similar
Maintain clean and safe environment for drug manipulation
Assist Pharmacist in filling patient specific medication orders and prescriptions by pulling items and ensuring medication is ready for delivery
Accurately document work performed throughout the compounding and/or medication delivery process in various electronic and automated systems including but not limited to: EPIC, DoseEdge, Omnicell
Distributes compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) and non-sterile drug products as specified by the Pharmacist to designated areas on the patient floors
Maintain and store inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies within the pharmacy or other assigned areas under proper storage conditions and/or security
Receives and scans incoming medication orders from Wholesalers and Supply Chain. Appropriately and handles paperwork for each order
Restock medications and supplies
Rotate stock within storage areas to promote the use of first expiring medications to prevent drug shortages and mitigate potential for patient harm
Discard expired drugs in accordance with established department procedures
Accurately document pertinent information regarding medications throughout day-to-day operations including but not limited to physical count, expiration dating, and beyond use dating if applicable
Keep accurate inventory and communicate with Pharmacy purchasing team
Assist pharmacy manager(s) in organization of controlled substance records including assistance in investigations regarding controlled substances when required
Accurately handle and execute required documentation of controlled substances according to federal and state regulations, and Connecticut Children’s standard operating procedures
Maintains other pertinent operational records not listed as required by department / state / federal policies and/or guidelines
When working in the main pharmacy, assists customers by answering incoming calls and greeting customers at the Pharmacy window
Retrieves orders for pickup
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school
State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician license
Understanding of governing policies (USP , , and ) of non-sterile drug preparation
Solid understanding of technician responsibilities in electronic health record (EPIC)
Demonstrate strong understanding of various electronic and automated systems to accurately document work performed throughout the compounding process and/or the medication delivery process
Demonstrated ability to use mathematical methods and functions required for pharmaceutical preparation
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite specifically MS word and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with patients and patient support members
Able to prioritize work and adapt to new workflows and processes
Able to work as part of a team
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare related field
Some experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred but not required
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Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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