Retail Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Northwell Health

Norwalk, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure, Consumer Protection, Credit Cards, Customer Support/Service, Drug Dispensing, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Products, Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Laws and Regulations, Hospital, Inventory Management, Medications, Neuroscience, News Reporting, Order Delivery, Performance Analysis, Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Prescription Filling, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Retail, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)
LOCATION
Norwalk, CT
POSTED
24 days ago

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
 
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.
Candidates must have CT licensure and PTCB to be considered.

Summary:
The purpose of this position is to ensure that pharmacy technician service remains uninterrupted during technician vacations and absences. The position would contribute to achieving the organization's objectives by maintaining the conditions necessary for safe and timely medication access.
Responsibilities:
  • Assists the pharmacist in the processing, preparation, filling, and delivery of prescription orders.
  • Assists in the maintenance of all drug storage areas in the pharmacy, maintaining adequate inventory, removing outdated medications and replacing as necessary
  • Point of sale: Accurately handle cash, process customer transactions, including cash, credit cards, checks, refunds, charge account transactions and accurately process the daily cash receipts and generate reports in the manner preferred by the accounting personnel.
  • Generation of all daily pharmacy reports as required by the department, state and federal law
  • Fills prescriptions in accordance with all state and federal laws
  • -Ability to Learn and demonstrate an understanding of the policies and participate in the pharmacy activities required to assure the pharmacy�s compliance with URAC standards as they relate to Pharmacy Operations, Specialty Drug Management and Patient Management as mandated for accreditation
  • Handles various duties including, but not limited to, ordering, counting, and receiving inventory, the appropriate handling and stocking of drug products, and prescription record keeping.
  • Heavy customer contact requiring excellent customer service skills while on the phone and directly at the point of sale.
  • Complies with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable including Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programs and manufacturer limited distribution drug requirements.
  • Documents all required activities on a daily basis as required including temperature, humidity, refrigerator temperatures and required cleaning activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum experience: none
Certification (Active): PTCB or NHA ExCPT Certification
License: Registered Pharmacy Technician (active & in good standing
CT Department of Consumer Protection for those working
Fluency in Spanish and/or Creole a plus.
 
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
 

About the Company

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Northwell Health