Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Come join our Pharmacy team at Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England! We are part of the nationwide Trinity Health family bringing compassionate care to our communities.

***SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW COLLEAGUE $3500****

Position Purpose

Full time Pharmacy Technician in the inpatient area at Saint Francis Hospital. Support Pharmacists and ensure medications are distributed properly including refilling machines.

 

What you will do

• Support pharmacists in all aspects of pharmacy activities

• Package and distribute drugs and sterile products

• Maintain automated dispensing machines (ADMs) stock levels by loading and refilling medications including narcotics for all in-patients

• Assist nurses trouble-shooting ADM questions and drawer maintenance

• Dispense controlled drugs with supervision of a pharmacist to anesthetists, and for delivery to ADM machines

• Inspect assigned nursing units for proper drug storage, stability and expiration dates as well as maintaining proper drug reliability in the pharmacy

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent. Completion of a hospital-based, community college or military technician training program preferable

• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)--if not already obtained-- is required within 1 year of Date of Hire

• CT Pharmacy Technician state registration must be current; or registration as a Pharmacy Intern and actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy program.

• Minimum two years hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

 

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs, Rotating shift-- days, partial evenings, and weekends-- differentials apply!

• $3500 Sign On bonus for new colleague

• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Award-winning Pharmacy Department

 

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.