Pharmacy Tech, Yale Health

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Overview

The Pharmacy Technician assists in providing seamless, coordinated and compassionate care at every patient encounter at Yale Health. Provide specialized information on a variety of matters relating to the operation of the Yale Health Pharmacy.

Shift/Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours a week, Monday/7.5, Wednesday/5 and Friday/7.5. May work Saturdays, recess and holidays.

Required Skills and Abilities:
1. Superior customer service abilities and interpersonal skills with the ability to work part of a collaborative and supportive team. Ability to interact positively and respectfully with a diverse population.

2. Ability to read prescriptions and input prescription information into a computer system in an accurate, efficient manner with considerable speed. Ability to perform the manipulative and record-keeping functions associated with the dispensing of prescriptions and the routine functioning of a pharmacy.

3. Demonstrated current proficiency of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, abbreviation and symbols commonly used in the prescribing, dispensing and charting of medications.
4. Well-developed critical thinking skills and the use of sound independent judgment in order to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions relating to drug purchasing, inventory control and other miscellaneous business functions.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with exemplary attendance, punctuality, and reliability.

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Required Education and Experience

Two years of related work experience and high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Registration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection as a Pharmacy Technician required by completion of probationary period.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.