Pharmacy Technician 2

Patient Care Services Norwalk, Connecticut

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Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

Full-Time Evening/Night opportunity!
Candidates must have an active CT licensure and a PTCB to be considered.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
 
Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician 2 will assist pharmacists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, delivery and storage of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The pharmacy technician will ensure that products and services are provided in timely, safe and cost effective manner according to department policies, procedures, and practice standards supporting both inpatient and outpatient services within Nuvance Health. 

Responsibilities:

1. Handle, pull, label, package, compound, and deliver medications to patient or authorized personnel as instructed by pharmacist. 

2. Help maintain medication and supply inventory. 

3. Identify, pull, and dispose of expired medications as needed 

4. Clerical duties such as filing, data entry, printer management. 

5. Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and regulatory requirements, such as completing and reviewing audits such as managing temp logs, cleaning logs, unit inspections, etc. 

6. Manage automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) inventory by utilizing reports from main console and troubleshooting minor technical issues. 

7. Refilling and managing expiration dates of code carts, kits, medication trays etc. 

8. Handle and deliver controlled medications by following all state & federal regulations and departmental policies. 

9. Triage phone calls and transfer calls to pharmacist for any medication related questions. 

10. Navigate electronic medical record (EMR) as it relates to missing medications and charges/billing. 

11. Understanding the identification, handling and storage of hazardous medications (USP800, NIOSH, OSHA, and departmental policy). 

12. Comply with all USP 795 and USP 797 requirements in the compounding of sterile and nonsterile products by following all departmental policies & procedures involving technique, training, testing, and personal hygiene. 

13. Performs other duties as assigned 

Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
PTCB Certification (active)
Registered Pharmacy Technician (active & in good standing)
CT Department of Consumer Protection for those working in CT

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

 

 

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