Pharmacy Technician II (Part-Time)

Pharmacy Tech II

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago's Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting In Drug Distribution: Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in filling the medication orders and delivering the medications to the nursing stations in a timely manner. Assist with I.V. preparation and delivery, utilizing proper aseptic techniques. This aspect will also include the knowledge and or ability to order from the various vendors used in the pharmacy, warehouse aspects, unit dose packaging, preparation of parenterals, filling errors, filing away of orders, after hour's pharmacy, floor stock, the hoods, crash cart exchange tray, answering the phones and crediting and returning medications.
• Assisting In Product Selection: Coordinate and purchase pharmaceuticals, handling credit returns, and prepare invoices. Checks all stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock including supplies. Ensure that the stock is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer requirements. Ensures that the pharmacy is stocked with essential drugs and pharmaceuticals and performs related purchasing and receiving duties. Select vendors and directly inspect pharmaceutical items received. Assist in preparing required reports. Takes periodic inventory and reorder items as required. Prepares a daily stock out sheet and informs that staff of shortages, backorders, and recalls when necessary.
• Data Entry: Enters orders under the direct supervision of the registered pharmacist with accuracy, with an acceptable rate of data entry, ability to calculate needed equations pertaining to medication, production of the daily patient monograph to the floors. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements as assigned by Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital's compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; Technician Certification is required if there is no experience. Must have 1-2 years of hospital experience and or training.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Tech (CPHT) required.
• Must have full working knowledge of the Meditech System.
• Must have basic knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt any situation
• Must have good people skills and can think logically.
• Must be self-driven and motivated.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Job Duties" are essential job functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push or move patients and/or equipment. Fine motor skills are required when using hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There will be periods of stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.

Why Loretto

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.