Ingalls Memorial Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient - Full-Time, Rotating

University of Chicago Medical Center; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their Inpatient Pharmacy team. In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial part in the medication use process, ensuring patients receive their medications accurately and on time. Your responsibilities will include compounding parenteral medications, processing medication orders, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on patient care and innovation. Join a team that values passion and commitment to healthcare excellence, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Valid pharmacy technician license in Illinois required.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures and manage inventory.

Skills

Medication Compounding

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Automated Carousel-Storage System

DoseEdge IV Workflow System

Job description

Job Description

Join us at the Forefront, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Pharmacy Technician with our Inpatient Pharmacy. In this role, the pharmacy technician will join a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where the team works together for a shared purpose. Pharmacy technicians at Ingalls Memorial Hospital play an essential role in the medication use process. They are responsible for compounding parenteral medications in a newly constructed clean room, processing medication orders, refilling automated dispensing cabinets and ensuring patients have their medications when requested.

Under the direction of the pharmacy operations manager and the professional work direction of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will process medication orders, prepare and assist in the dispensing of medications, coordinate the timely processing and delivery of medication orders, and perform the specific functions required in the unit dose, parenteral and packaging areas. As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will be expected to prepare technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. You will also play an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Fill medication orders accurately through our automated carousel-storage system.
• Process parenteral medication orders and prepare intravenous admixtures via an automated IV workflow system (DoseEdge).
• Process stock replacement requests for nursing and ancillary units.
• Prepackage tablets, capsules, liquids and other medications using our various packaging systems.
• IV admixture preparation and compounding, including chemotherapy.
• Order, receive and stock pharmacy medications and supplies.
• Willing to work at multiple work locations as needed (off-site infusion center locations in Flossmoor and Tinley Park).
• Ensure compounding and newly structured areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Plan and perform the daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Meet the needs of our patients and customers and strive to promote great service by responding in a courteous, positive and timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must hold current valid license as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois.
• Must hold a current valid pharmacy technician certification, except if grandfathered in.
• General hospital experience as a licensed pharmacy technician is preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Rotating
• Work Location: Ingalls Memorial
• Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work a full-time rotating shift. You will be scheduled to work 100% at the Harvey campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday, and every other weekend.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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