Senior Pharmacy Technician
2 weeks ago
At Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, we prioritize a patient-centered approach that enhances our workplace culture. As a vital member of our team, you will contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services across the organization.
Position SummaryThe Senior Pharmacy Technician embodies the core values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization's ethical standards and compliance protocols while fulfilling all relevant policies and regulations.
In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, executing all technical responsibilities associated with the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes handling prescription-related tasks, unit dose preparations, and sterile product functions, as well as performing documented manufacturing procedures.
Work Schedule- This position requires full-time availability, working 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- Shifts will vary based on the assigned pharmacy, with start times ranging from 4:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Expect a combination of 8-hour and 10-hour shifts.
- Weekend work is anticipated, typically every other weekend.
- Holiday shifts may be required, generally one during winter and one during summer.
- Your primary work location will rotate among various pharmacy departments as needed.
- Prepare medication orders for inpatient care.
- Process prescriptions for outpatient services.
- Deliver medications to nursing units as required.
- Manage intravenous admixture solutions in accordance with patient records, notifying pharmacists of any discrepancies.
- Handle incoming calls per hospital policy, determining the appropriate response.
- Input new medication orders and refill requests into the computerized medication profile system.
- Utilize the pharmacy's computer system for dispensing and inquiry tasks.
- Verify patient medication bins against pharmacy and nursing records, returning outdated medications as necessary.
- Receive and distribute requisitions for floor stock and other clinical locations.
- Compound medications as needed for patient dispensing.
- Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels in dispensing areas.
- Package medications for immediate use under pharmacist supervision.
- Prepare and manage emergency medication systems.
- Prepare sterile products for patient administration, ensuring proper stability and diluents.
- Handle cytotoxic agents following strict aseptic procedures.
- Plan and execute daily tasks to support departmental services under pharmacist guidance.
- Prepare and deliver narcotics, conducting inventories as directed.
- Meet quality standards for new orders, unit doses, and IV admixtures.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous waste management protocols.
- Assist in maintaining emergency cart inventories and controlled substance records, ensuring accuracy for an efficient drug distribution system.
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA is mandatory for those licensed post-2008. Newly licensed technicians have a two-year window from their license effective date to obtain certification.
Preferred:
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
- Prior experience in a pharmacy technician role.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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