Pharmacy Tech 1 Certified

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

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 (5:30:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician I is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT
• Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Accountable for own actions, progress, and development.
• Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule. Following training, employee will have one set day off during the week and work every other weekend. Shift times start between vary between 530a to 2p.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• This job operates in a professional office setting: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder.
• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.
• Uses available print and online references as appropriate.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels.
• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
• Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
• Appropriately labels all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
• Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to, Carousels, Epic, Epic CNR, Epic Dispense Queue, and Pharmacy Ideas.
• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Accurately draws up oral syringes and compound oral suspensions.
• Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests, and any other technical duties as assigned.
• Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock, and responding to in-basket messages).
• Responsible for inventory, storage, and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
• Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation.
• Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
• Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
• Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrates communication, professional knowledge and technical skill, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.

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.