PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT - CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - Cermak Health Services

Job Number: 00139680

Organization: Health and Hospital Systems

Location: Cermak Health Services

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Department: Pharmacy - Inpatient

Shift: 3PM - 11PM (Rotating Weekends)

Pay Range: $25.833 - $31.806 Hourly

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary: Union Members RWDSU - Local 200

Under supervision, provides pharmaceutical care to all areas of Pharmacy Services including Inpatient and Outpatient services

Typical Duties:

• Gathers and delivers medications to/from patient care units
• Fills and prepares Pyxis for patient specific medication needs
• Prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents
• Prepares stock requisitions and places stock in proper storage locations
• Returns medications to stock
• Rotates and inspects medications for expiration dates
• Receives medications from the storeroom or outside delivery
• Fills orders for par-stock replenishment, as needed
• Prepares extemporaneous solutions and/or ointments, as needed
• Prepares medications for unit-dose distributions
• Answers and screens telephone calls for pharmacist, as needed
• Troubleshoots problems related to Pyxis stations
• Performs documentations, as instructed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• One (1) year of full-time work experience in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician, is required.
• Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute (Typing test will be administered; minimum of 15 wpm with at least 85% accuracy rate is required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge and familiarity with hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures and techniques
• Effective interpersonal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from other staff and supervisors
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Desire and ability to provide excellent patient service at all times
• This position requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and lifting and moving heavy objects

Physical and Environment Demands:

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Veteran Preference:

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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Cook County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.