Pharmacy Technician III Hazardous Compounding-Inpatient Oncology, Full-time Rotating

The  Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of a registered pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding performs all technical duties associated with the daily operation of the dispensing areas; performs prescription related unit dose related and sterile product related functions; performs manufacturing procedures that have been documented in the Department records. Primarily responsible for the more advanced and complex work performed by pharmacy technicians. Performs all Pharmacy Technician III duties as needed.

Scheduling:

• This position is regularly scheduled to work full-time 40 hours weekly. Shift times are subject to change based upon departmental/patient care needs. Currently this position is anticipated to work rotating shifts (AM and PM shifts).
  • Weekend Commitment:  Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Holiday Commitment: 1 winter and 1 summer holiday
• The primary work location for this position is the Prentice 15th floor pharmacy. However this position could rotate to other pharmacies subject to the needs of the work group.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Schedules intravenous admixture solutions according to the patients medical record. Reports any variance from the record to a pharmacist.
• Answers the telephone according to hospital policy. Screens the call to determine if the call should be handled by a pharmacist or a technician.
• Enter new drug orders and renewal/refill information into the computerized patient medication profile.
• Uses the computer system to assist in all dispensing and inquiry functions.
• Compare the patient medication bin with the pharmacy and nursing record. Returns unnecessary and/or outdated medication to the pharmacy. Reconciles use records and reports any discrepancies to a pharmacist.
• Receives prepares and distributes floor stock requisitions and requisitions for other clinical locations.
• Compounds dosage forms needed for dispensing to patients.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas.
• Packages extemporaneous and STAT single doses of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and maintains the emergency medication systems.
• Prepares sterile products for administration to patients. Selects proper diluents and vehicles and determines the appropriate stability. 
• Prepares cytotoxic agents for administration employing hospital and department aseptic and protective procedures.
• Plans and performs the daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and delivers narcotics and narcotic admixtures. Conducts narcotic perpetual inventories as directed.
• Meets quality and quantity requirements for new orders unit doses and IV admixtures.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Spends greater than or equal to 50% of the time manipulating and/or compounding hazardous medications.
• Responsible for chemotherapy and other high-risk compounds including desensitization compounds.
• Completes hazardous medication training and competencies.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• This position assists in maintaining emergency carts inventory and controlled substances records. Accurate completion of responsibilities is essential to an efficient error-free drug distribution system.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma

Licensure:

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR).

Certification:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008.

• Completion of NM approved training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.

Preferred:

• Completion of a Technician Training Program
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification through PTCB

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time