Senior Pharmacy Technician

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Overview

At Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, we prioritize a patient-centered approach that enhances our workplace culture. Our commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery distinguishes us as a leader in the industry. As a vital member of our organization, you will contribute to our mission of improving healthcare quality across various settings.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician III embodies the core values and ethical standards of Northwestern Medicine, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and organizational policies.

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role involves executing all technical responsibilities related to the daily functions of the pharmacy, including prescription management, unit dose preparation, and sterile product handling.

Work Schedule
  • This position is structured for full-time engagement, requiring 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
  • Shifts will vary, with the earliest start time at 4:30 AM and the latest at 2 PM, incorporating both 8-hour and 10-hour shifts.
  • Weekend work is expected, typically every other weekend.
  • Holiday work is anticipated, with a maximum of one winter and one summer holiday.
  • The primary work location will rotate among various pharmacy departments as needed.
Key Responsibilities
  • 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, reporting discrepancies to a pharmacist.
  • Answer phone inquiries following hospital protocols, determining the appropriate response for pharmacist or technician intervention.
  • Input new medication orders and refill requests into the patient medication database.
  • Utilize the pharmacy computer system for dispensing and inquiry tasks.
  • Verify medication bins against pharmacy and nursing records, returning outdated or unnecessary medications.
  • Handle requisitions for floor stock and other clinical areas.
  • Compound medications as necessary for patient dispensing.
  • Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the pharmacy.
  • 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 safety protocols.
  • Plan and execute daily departmental tasks under pharmacist guidance.
  • Prepare and deliver controlled substances, conducting inventory checks as needed.
  • Meet quality standards for medication orders and admixtures.
  • Ensure compliance with hazardous waste management procedures.
Quality Assurance Duties
  • Assist in maintaining emergency cart inventories and controlled substance records, ensuring accuracy for an efficient drug distribution system.
Qualifications

Required:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR).
  • Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA is mandatory for those licensed post-2008.

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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