Lead Pharmacy Technician

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
The Pharmacy Department at Hartford Hospital utilizes a decentralized model with pharmacists embedded on medical teams to advice on optimal drug therapy. We also have an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Residency program, an active Oncology infusion service, and a Retail/Specialty outpatient pharmacy.
The Lead Pharmacy Technician provides supervisory oversight of Pharmacy Technicians in our Central Pharmacy to ensure daily requirements are met. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to:
• Assist Director of Pharmacy services in Pharmacy Technician scheduling and performance evaluation
• Assists pharmacist in all aspects of Pharmacy operations in order to meet the goals and objectives of the Pharmacy Department.
• Coordinate training and onboarding of new Pharmacy Technicians to the Department
• Performs various functions on rotational basis in inpatient, outpatient, controlled substance and floor stock drug distribution, intravenous ad mixture preparation, and extemporaneous compounding.

Qualifications:

Education:


• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in Pharmacy Technician program in preferred.
Minimum Experience:
• 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment
Licenses/Certifications:
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification is strongly preferred, required within 6 months of hire.
• Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within 30 days of hire and by March 31st of each year.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.