Pharmacy Tech 1 Certified

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Pharmacy

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1.
0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (5:30:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician I is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised.

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

• High school diploma/GED required.

• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT

• Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois.

• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.

• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.

• Accountable for own actions, progress, and development.

• Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.

• This position may require up to 10% travel.

• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the ""core"" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024.
Physical Demands:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.

• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

• This job operates in a professional office setting:
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder.

• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.

• Uses available print and online references as appropriate.

• Understands the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.

• Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.

• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels.

• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.

• Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).

• Appropriately labels all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.

• Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).

• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Carousels, Dose Edge, Pharmacy Ideas, WASP, MILT, and RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.

• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging.

• Accurately…