Certified Pharm Tech - Retail Pharmacy

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Joining UChicago Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Advent Health Glen Oaks Hospital 701 WINTHROP AVE, Glendale Heights, 60139

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role encompasses performing advanced pharmacy technician duties and participating in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

The individual performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. This includes accurately responding to medication dispensing requests, preparing medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivering checked medications, and returning unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas.

• Pharmacy Operations
  * Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs
  * Maintains operational expertise and competency and actively provides coverage of at least two of the following:
  * Central/distributive pharmacy operations
  * Sterile compounding
  * Decentral/ Automated Dispensing Cabinet delivery pharmacy operations
  * Controlled substance Handling
• * AND at least TWO of the following:
  * Hazardous Medication Sterile Compounding
  * Quality Assurance & USP required sampling
  * Technician Inventory Check (i.e., tech check tech where authorized)
  * Medication History
  * Supporting Clinical Services
  * Purchasing and Inventory Management
  * Participates in appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in electronic health record system and be able to accurately interpret electronic records as needed
  * Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patient specific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products
  * Performs oral and injectable compounding, if applicable
  * Carries out special projects or assignments as directed by supervisor or manager
  * Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill.
• Pharmacy Practice
  * Facilitates medication safety practices by identifying and reporting potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications.
  * Prepares and delivers medication in an accurate, safe and timely manner
• Clinical Pharmacy Services
  * Supports practice in all pharmacy areas and clinical services
  * Collaborates with other pharmacy staff
  * Collaborates with care providers and Pharmacists to optimize care and improve services
• Teamwork and Inter-Professional…