Pharmacy Technician (Part-Time) Office/On-site #260630-6194XN-001

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technician.

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• DEPARTMENT: Connecticut Valley Hospital Pharmacy
• LOCATION: 87 Holmes Drive, Middletown, CT
• POSITION NUMBER: 00102577
• SCHEDULE: 32 Hours per week, First shift

THE ROLE

• As a Pharmacy Technician, you will have a crucial role in ensuring the flawless operation of our pharmacy department, allowing our patients to receive the highest level of care.
• Job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Compounds and delivers medications and other pharmaceutical supplies;
• Maintains pertinent operational records;
• Orders supplies from bulk storage, restocks dispensing carts and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule;
• Computes and compiles prescription charges;
• Assists pharmacist in reviewing written prescriptions to determine ingredients needed and ensure established procedures followed;
• Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions from bulk stock;
• Uses clean air center and sterile technique in filling and labeling syringes for delivery to patient care units;
• Assists pharmacist in filling bottles, capsules or other package forms with measured amount of medications according to prescription specifications;
• Types and affixes labels to containers showing identification data and directions for use;
• Maintains patient medication profiles;
• Maintains and stores inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in dispensing area assigned under proper conditions of refrigeration and security;
• Assists pharmacist in preparation of extemporaneous medications on an as-needed basis;
• Maintains work area in clean and neat condition;
• Prepares intravenous admixtures orders;
• Assists in preparation of sterile and non-sterile products according to established procedures;
• Orders and controls all necessary supplies from hospital stores;
• Conducts special surveys under guidelines established by Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist;
• May serve as liaison between nursing units and pharmacy;
• May sterilize injectable preparations;
• Performs related duties as required.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.