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Work where everymomentmatters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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. The Pharmacy Department at Backus consists of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists who work together in a collaborative team environment meeting the needs of our patients. The Lead Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacist in all aspects of the Pharmacy operations in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department with all aspects of purchasing in the Pharmacy to support the daily needs of the department and the hospital. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following: * Assists registered pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of non-sterile and sterile/hazardous (if assigned) medications. * Maintain inventories by ordering, stocking, packaging and/or rotating drugs and supplies, discarding expired drugs to ensure adequate supplies at all times in accordance with established department procedures. * Monitors storage conditions for drugs and other pharmacy items through regular nursing unit inspections to ensure items are stored appropriately. * Coordinates the training and documentation of new technicians in assigned work area * Assists Pharmacy Management team in technician scheduling and performance evaluation. * Assist Pharmacy leadership team with quality and regulatory tasks. * Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration Education: · High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: · Three (3) years’ experience as a hospital pharmacy technician Licensure, Certification, Registration · Pharmacy registration with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection required by March 31st of each year. · Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician from a recognized certification board within six months of hire. 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. Job: Pharmacy* *Organization: Backus Hospital *Title: *Lead Pharmacy Technician Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24165188