What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Full Time Rotating Days position at Connecticut Children's?
Job Description
Assists registered pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medication, maintains records and inventory, following procedural work routines, to ensure medications are ready and available for patient administration.
Responsibilities
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION: Prepares sterile drug products (IV admixtures, chemotherapy and TPN) and non-sterile drug products for inpatients and outpatients under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and following established procedures, in order to ready the drug product for administration to the patient.
DOCUMENTATION: Maintains accurate records of sterile and non-sterile products prepared, credits, charges, patient specific records, and other documentation as required either manually or through the computer to comply with regulatory requirements and ensure pharmacy information is readily available.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: May maintain the inventory of controlled drugs by ordering, packaging, counting and issuing controlled drugs in order to meet the regulatory mandates and ensure availability of needed drugs. Monitors storage conditions for drugs and other pharmacy items through regular nursing unit inspections to ensure items are stored appropriately. Maintain inventories by ordering, stocking and/or rotating drug and supplies, discarding expired drugs to ensure adequate supplies at all times in accordance with established department procedures.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are
consistent with the CCMC standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school.
Preferred: Associates Degree in Pharmacy Technician program is preferred
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: A valid current CT Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (updated
annually) OR A valid current pharmacy intern registration with the CT Dept. of Consumer Protection
Preferred: Pharmacy Technician certification ( National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board -NPTCB)
About Us
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
About The Team
The Pharmacy Department at Connecticut Children's provides pharmaceutical services for both inpatients and outpatients. The department is responsible for dispensing medications daily for our inpatient population with additional services provided in the outpatient setting. The department consists of clinical pharmacists, specialists, pharmacy technicians as well as support personnel, who work together to assure patients receive the highest quality pharmaceutical care possible.
Assists registered pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medication, maintains records and inventory, following procedural work routines, to ensure medications are ready and available for patient administration.
Responsibilities
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION: Prepares sterile drug products (IV admixtures, chemotherapy and TPN) and non-sterile drug products for inpatients and outpatients under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and following established procedures, in order to ready the drug product for administration to the patient.
DOCUMENTATION: Maintains accurate records of sterile and non-sterile products prepared, credits, charges, patient specific records, and other documentation as required either manually or through the computer to comply with regulatory requirements and ensure pharmacy information is readily available.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: May maintain the inventory of controlled drugs by ordering, packaging, counting and issuing controlled drugs in order to meet the regulatory mandates and ensure availability of needed drugs. Monitors storage conditions for drugs and other pharmacy items through regular nursing unit inspections to ensure items are stored appropriately. Maintain inventories by ordering, stocking and/or rotating drug and supplies, discarding expired drugs to ensure adequate supplies at all times in accordance with established department procedures.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are
consistent with the CCMC standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school.
Preferred: Associates Degree in Pharmacy Technician program is preferred
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: A valid current CT Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (updated
annually) OR A valid current pharmacy intern registration with the CT Dept. of Consumer Protection
Preferred: Pharmacy Technician certification ( National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board -NPTCB)
About Us
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
About The Team
The Pharmacy Department at Connecticut Children's provides pharmaceutical services for both inpatients and outpatients. The department is responsible for dispensing medications daily for our inpatient population with additional services provided in the outpatient setting. The department consists of clinical pharmacists, specialists, pharmacy technicians as well as support personnel, who work together to assure patients receive the highest quality pharmaceutical care possible.
