Pharmacy Technician I - Rotating AM/PM Advocate Health Lutheran General FT

Major Responsibilities:

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  Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the departments use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
  
  



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  Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
  
  



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  Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
  
  



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  Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
  
  



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  Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
  
  



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  Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

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  Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years, or
  
  



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  Pharmacy Technician Certified (ExCPT) issued by the National Healthcareer Association needs to be obtained within 2 years.
  
  



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  If working in WI: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, application must be submitted prior to start date.
  
  



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  If working in IL: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, application must be submitted prior to start date with license obtained within 60 days of date of submission.
  
  

Education Required:

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  High School Graduate.
  
  

Experience Required:

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  No experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

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  Good mathematics skills.
  
  



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  Attention to details.
  
  



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  Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  
  



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  Basic computer skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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  Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  
  



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  Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day.
  
  



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  Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.





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