Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Registry

160 Advocate Sherman Hospital; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 62,609,000 - 93,985,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital Pharmacy is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing and medication delivery. Responsibilities include using information systems, preparing non-sterile products, entering orders, and handling calls from nurses, physicians, and patients.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, math skills, attention to detail, and IL licensure (CPhT or ExCPT within two years).

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Good mathematics skills
• Attention to details
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to perform physical tasks (lift/carry up to 35 lbs)
• Licensure as Pharmacy Technician or eligible PTCB/ExCPT within two years

Responsibilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Gains competence in using information systems and automation for dispensing.
• Prepares non-sterile products following USP/state/federal guidelines.
• Enters medication orders and processes requests in the computer system.
• Manages calls from customers and healthcare staff with timely resolution.
• Follows pharmacy procedures and documentation to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Mathematics skills

Attention to details

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Physical endurance

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Department: 38410 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Pharmacy. Status: Part time. Benefits Eligible: No. Hours Per Week: 0. Schedule Details/Additional Information: hospital experience preferred rotating availability to cover morning/evening shifts/holidays and potential weekends. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80.

Purpose: Performs a variety of clerical distributive technical and data gathering duties in order to provide medications to patients and support the pharmacists.

Accountabilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications.
• This includes developing competence in the department`s use of information systems technology and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non~sterile products following USP state and federal recommendations as required.
• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue timely resolution or timely hand~off to another team member as appropriate.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required satisfying legal regulatory and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal regulatory accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures USP procedures and DNV requirements.
• Complies with legal regulatory accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Position Requirements

• Level of Education: High School Graduate
• Good mathematics skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk lift squat bend twist crawl kneel climb and reach above shoulders throughout the work day
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance push/pull with 30 lbs of force
• Licensure (IL only): Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.