Ops Pharmacy Tech II Job Wheeling area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
- MD:
  Pharmacy Technician Student Permit / Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy
- OH:
  Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy
- PA:
  Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
- WV:
  Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health career Association (NHA) OR if applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy‑specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree OR post‑high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health career Association (NHA) upon hire.

CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for preparing unit‑dose medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies.

Reads physician orders/prescriptions and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for pediatric and geriatric patient populations.

Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.

Communicates with patients or caregivers to determine medication, medication possession, and scheduling delivery, pick up, or shipment of medication.

Accurately prepares and/or delivers controlled substances and maintains all necessary records.

Takes inventory and analyzes patient‑care area medication supplies, replacing outdated or deteriorated medications; replaces depleted inventory.

Accurately prepares non‑intravenous medications, including oral solutions / suspensions for pediatric patients.

Labels parenteral / Prescription products appropriately.

Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.

Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.

Prepares and labels prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements. Also maintains records related to this.

Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy service areas.

Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual.

Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.

Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.

Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely.

Only pharmacists can receive oral prescriptions from prescribers or prescribers’ authorized designees (This refers primarily to new telephone prescriptions) – Excluding Ohio.
Only pharmacists can consult with prescribers or prescribers’ designees about patients’ prescriptions – Excluding Ohio.
Only pharmacists can provide confidential patient information to other health professionals or insurance companies.
Only pharmacists can check medications before dispensing them to patients (In states where technicians can prepare or package prescriptions, they do so under the direct supervision of a pharmacist).
Only pharmacists can consult with patients about prescribed medication use and other health issues.
Only pharmacist can recommend over‑the‑counter medications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential…