Introduction
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of Pharmacy Technician, at the Whiting Forensic Hospital - Whiting Service. POSITION # 118082. This position is location in the Pharmacy at Whiting Forensic Hospital - Whiting Service, located in Middletown, CT. This is a full-time, thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week position. The Work Schedule is, as follows: Tuesday thru Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply the following: last two (2) performance appraisals (current state employees only) or two (2) professional letters of reference (non-state employees).
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julianne Wheeler at Julianne.Wheeler@ct.gov, (860) 262-5868.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In state facilities this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks in technical pharmacy functions in traditional drug distribution system, ambulatory patient services, sterile and non-sterile product formulations and Pharmacy Service Units.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Compounds and delivers medications and other pharmaceutical supplies; maintains pertinent operational records; orders supplies from bulk storage, restocks dispensing carts and delivers contents to patient care areas according to schedule; computes and compiles prescription charges; assists pharmacist in reviewing written prescriptions to determine ingredients needed and ensure established procedures followed; assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions from bulk stock; uses clean air center and sterile technique in filling and labeling syringes for delivery to patient care units; assists pharmacist in filling bottles, capsules or other package forms with measured amount of medications according to prescription specifications; types and affixes labels to containers showing identification data and directions for use; makes entries on and maintains patient medication profiles; maintains and stores inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in dispensing area assigned under proper conditions of refrigeration and security; assists pharmacist in preparation of extemporaneous medications on an as-needed basis; maintains work area in clean and neat condition; prepares intravenous admixtures orders; assists in preparation of sterile and non-sterile products according to established procedures; orders and controls all necessary supplies from hospital stores; conducts special surveys under guidelines established by Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist; may serve as liaison between nursing units and pharmacy; may sterilize injectable preparations; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of a pharmacy operation; knowledge of basic chemistry; basic interpersonal skills; basic oral and written communication skills; ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to order supplies and maintain inventory; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience performing technical pharmacy duties.
Note: For state employees the General Experience is interpreted as one (1) year of experience at the level of a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Successful completion of a training program as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive patients and may be exposed to disagreeable conditions and may be required to do some lifting.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
