Pharmacy Tech 3 Certified - Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Ill assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing the duties described in the Technician II position description as well as serving as a role model for other technicians through added responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department.
The Technician Ill is actively involved in the training and development process and the development of policies and procedures specific to their practice site and is responsible for the daily technical operations of the area. The Technician Ill must have the capacity to work effectively and efficiently in areas routinely requiring a higher degree of prolonged technical concentration. liability, and risk.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Must be,a-high school graduate or equivalent.
• Current.State of lllinois,Pbarmacy Technician license.
• Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification.
• At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Two years of college training or its equivalent.
• ACPE IV certification.
• Hazardous drug compounding certification.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long period of time (4+ hours) between breaks.
• Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
• This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
Competencies:
• Must meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech 11.
• Competency demonstrated and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
A. IV Compounding
B. Hazardous drug identification and compounding
C. Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
D. Fluids ordering/restocking
E. Narcotics/Cl! Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
F. OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
G. Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
H. ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
I. MPI Prepacker
J. Storeroom ordering
K. Recalls; processing, segregatlng and removing from inventory/ADCs
• Ability to effectively follow directions. analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skUls.
• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload.
• Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently.
• Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.
Responsibilities:
• Assists in managing pharmacy purchasing and drug and supply • Source new pharmacy medications and pharmacy specific supplies.
• Coordinate all supply chain operations for purchasing and receiving pharmaceuticals, with demonstrated cost and inventory turn improvements on year to year analysis.
• Assists with monthly review of pharmacy storeroom medication expense and trending items with increased expense.
• Coordinate purchasing of medications on the formulary, including adjusting par levels and finding suitable alternatives in times of drug shortages
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Pharmacy Tech 3 Certified
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 12409
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Ill assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing the duties described in the Technician II position description as well as serving as a role model for other technicians through added responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department.
The Technician Ill is actively involved in the training and development process and the development of policies and procedures specific to their practice site and is responsible for the daily technical operations of the area. The Technician Ill must have the capacity to work effectively and efficiently in areas routinely requiring a higher degree of prolonged technical concentration. liability, and risk.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Must be,a-high school graduate or equivalent.
• Current.State of lllinois,Pbarmacy Technician license.
• Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification.
• At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Two years of college training or its equivalent.
• ACPE IV certification.
• Hazardous drug compounding certification.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long period of time (4+ hours) between breaks.
• Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
• This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
Competencies:
• Must meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech 11.
• Competency demonstrated and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
A. IV Compounding
B. Hazardous drug identification and compounding
C. Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
D. Fluids ordering/restocking
E. Narcotics/Cl! Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
F. OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
G. Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
H. ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
I. MPI Prepacker
J. Storeroom ordering
K. Recalls; processing, segregatlng and removing from inventory/ADCs
• Ability to effectively follow directions. analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skUls.
• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload.
• Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently.
• Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.
Responsibilities:
• Assists in managing pharmacy purchasing and drug and supply • Source new pharmacy medications and pharmacy specific supplies.
• Coordinate all supply chain operations for purchasing and receiving pharmaceuticals, with demonstrated cost and inventory turn improvements on year to year analysis.
• Assists with monthly review of pharmacy storeroom medication expense and trending items with increased expense.
• Coordinate purchasing of medications on the formulary, including adjusting par levels and finding suitable alternatives in times of drug shortages
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Pharmacy Tech 3 Certified
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 12409
Source : Rush University Medical Center
