Pharm Tech 2
Per Diem (8-hour shifts)
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Variable EVE/DAY/NIGHTSummary:
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.
Salary Range:
Depending on years of experience
$20-$28
Required:
PTCB
High school diploma or GED
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
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 8.00
FTE: 0.010000
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: Variable Day/Eve/Night
Org Unit: 134
Department: Pharmacy
Exempt: No
Grade: U4
Credentials:
Essential:
- Pharmacy Technician
Essential:
- HS Graduate or Equivalent
Essential:
- Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
- Some occupational risk
- Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
- Generally pleasant working conditions.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities..