Full-Time Rotating Days Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician Hazardous Sterile Compounding is responsible for assisting Pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) and non-sterile drug products.

Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and USP guidelines, prepares sterile preparations (CSPs) including both hazardous and non-hazardous sterile preparations and non-sterile drug products in order to ensure medications are ready and available for administration to the patient.

Maintains accurate records utilizing established policies and procedures.

• Hazardous and non-Hazardous Sterile Compounding; Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and USP guidelines, prepares hazardous and non-Hazardous sterile drug products. 
• Prepares of all types of pharmaceuticals : hazardous and non-hazardous, controlled and non-controlled, with regards to sterile preparations
• Maintain accurate records of products prepared according to established documentation guidelines.
• Follows established procedures for appropriate 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.
• 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 with routine quality assurance activities in clean room including but not limited to temperature and pressure monitoring
• Maintains the work area and equipment in the clean room, to include restocking of medications, diluents, and supplies 
• Clean ISO classified and/or non-classified spaces according to department procedure and USP standards.
• When working in the main pharmacy, assists customers by answering incoming calls and greeting customers at the Pharmacy window. 
• Retrieves orders for pickup.
• 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
• Maintain clean and safe environment for drug manipulation
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician required to include 6 months experience in non-sterile compounding, 1 year experience in nonhazardous sterile compounding, and 6 months experience in hazardous sterile compounding.

          Or

• 1 year experience as a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician with Connecticut Children’s with successful completion of training in hazardous sterile compounding.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare related field.

License and/or Certification Required:

• State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician license
• PTCB 

License and/or Certification Preferred:

• Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Certification (CSPT).
• Hazardous Drug Management Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Understanding of governing policies (USP <795>, <797>, and <800>) of sterile and non-sterile drug preparation
•    Proficient understanding of Environmental Monitoring Procedures
•    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.