Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Operating Room

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Operating Room

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join our team in the Operating Room. As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, processing expired medications, and preparing reports on areas of responsibility. You will also be responsible for anticipating medication needs of satellite locations and ordering supplies as needed. Additionally, you will perform pharmacy satellite inspections monthly and document expired medications or any problems.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels of medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies.
  • Process expired medications and remove them from the area.
  • Anticipate medication needs of satellite locations and order supplies as needed.
  • Perform pharmacy satellite inspections monthly and document expired medications or any problems.
  • Respond to recall notices in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Identify areas of improvement in the work flow or inventory control and communicate to the practice coordinator or manager.
  • Maintain emergency boxes and cart medication supplies.
  • Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal requirements.
  • Maintain documentation of completion for media fill and fingertip testing.
  • Assist in the development and training of new technicians.
  • Assist in the controlled substance audits to ensure accurate record keeping.
  • Return outdated or unused controlled substances to the pharmacy storeroom.
  • Ensure on-time deliveries within department standards.
  • Maintain adequate inventory and accurate records for all drug studies.
  • Remove expired products promptly from the active inventory, place them in a separate area, and make the appropriate record adjustments.
  • Ensure that all products are stored under appropriate storage conditions.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate inventory and inventory records to meet regulations for controlled substances and tax-free alcohol.
  • Verify that recalled or outdated drugs are isolated and that the proper records and reports are prepared.
  • Assure that formulas are compounded correctly and made available for checking by a pharmacist.
Qualifications
  • Licensed Illinois Pharmacy Technician (IDFPR)
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or ExCPT
  • High School Diploma
  • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Additional Information

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.



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