Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As a member of a High Reliability Organization (HRO), all employees are expected to practice CHAMP and STAR behaviors with patient safety as the top priority.

Individuals shall embody and uphold the ideals of the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior and practice and promote patient‑centered care.

This position will assist the pharmacist in all aspects of prescription preparation and delivery, including data processing, inventory management, prescription preparation, customer service, and department maintenance.

• Prescription Processing & Preparation (35%) – Accurately and efficiently locate and enter patient demographic information into pharmacy computer systems; ensure accurate transcription of new medication orders and processing of refill requests; perform necessary mathematical calculations for proper dosage, directions, and quantity; assist in third‑party prescription adjudication; manage prescription cost; accurately pick, prepare, package, and label prescription medications for pharmacist verification; assist in LTC prescription preparation and packaging.
• Customer Service and Communication (30%) – Assist patients in a timely and courteous manner with register transactions, telephone calls, OTC product location, and queries from nursing or providers; manage triage and follow‑up on inquiries; adhere to HIPAA guidelines; observe all “non‑negotiables” such as the 10/5 rule and AIDET protocol.
• Department Maintenance (20%) – Maintain a clean work environment; ensure compliance with regulatory record‑keeping; maintain proper stocking of all pharmacy items; assist in opening and closing procedures.
• Inventory Management (15%) – Assist in maintenance of over‑the‑counter merchandise, stocking, pricing, ordering, facing, and removal of outdated items; rotate stock based on expiration dates; remove expired medications; receive medications from wholesaler; perform daily cycle counts; identify items for reordering and assist in placing orders via wholesaler.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferably completed an associate’s degree program or pharmacy technician program with broad training in medical office administration, pharmacy technology, social services, or related fields.

6 months pharmacy technician experience or healthcare experience required; specialty/retail experience preferred. Successful completion of an academic or military pharmacy technician training program will be considered equivalent to one year of pharmacy technician experience. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification, State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Pharmacy Technician license.

Strong customer service and independent problem‑solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to prioritize and multitask; competent with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel; strong time‑management and organizational skills; flexibility and eagerness to learn; proactive in meeting the varying needs of our patient population.

Employee must be flexible with scheduling, working evenings, holidays, and weekends as business needs demand; ability to lift and transport light boxes and totes (up to 20 lbs); ability to remain on feet and move around the pharmacy and hospital for the majority of the shift.

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Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

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