Part Time Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician Non‑Sterile Compounding is responsible for assisting Pharmacists in the 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, the technician prepares non‑sterile drug products to ensure medications are ready and available for administration to the patient. Maintains accurate records utilizing established policies and procedures.

If not already experienced in this area, Pharmacy Technicians at this level are expected to train and be fully proficient in non‑sterile compounding within six (6) months of start date.

• Prepare non‑sterile drug products under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and following established SOPs and USP guidelines.
• Prepare all types of pharmaceuticals: hazardous and non‑hazardous, controlled and non‑controlled, with regard to non‑sterile preparations only.
• Maintain accurate records of products prepared according to established documentation guidelines.
• Follow established procedures for appropriate and accurate documentation in electronic health record or similar.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for drug manipulation.
• Assist the 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, Dose Edge, Omnicell.
• Distribute 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.
• Receive and scan incoming medication orders from wholesalers and supply chain, and appropriately handle paperwork for each order.
• Restock medications and supplies.
• 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 pharmacy manager(s) in organization of controlled substance records and assist in investigations regarding controlled substances when required.
• Accurately handle and execute required documentation of controlled substances according to federal and state regulations, and Connecticut Children’s standard operating procedures.
• Maintain other pertinent operational records not listed as required by department, state, or federal policies and/or guidelines.
• When working in the main pharmacy, assist customers by answering incoming calls and greeting customers at the pharmacy window.
• Retrieve orders for pickup.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare‑related field.
• Some experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred but not required.

• State of Connecticut Pharmacy Technician license.

• PTCB.

• Understanding of governing policies (USP, etc.) of non‑sterile drug preparation.
• 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…