Pharmacy Tech

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution and clerical tasks in Pharmacy Services. Under supervision of a Pharmacist, you will prepare unit doses, IV admixtures, labels, and logs with accuracy and aseptic technique.

The role requires a high school diploma, Illinois license, and pharmacy certification, plus strong keyboarding and numerical skills. English fluency is essential for patient and nurse communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and pharmacy technician license required; certification preferred.
• Keyboarding experience and numerical aptitude are essential.
• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for distribution accurately and on time.
• Operate automated dispensing units and maintain stock levels.
• Label medications and maintain logs and documentation.
• Manage inventory to prevent shortages and dispose of outdated supplies.
• Operate equipment per manufacturer instructions and report issues.

Skills

Keyboarding

Numerical aptitude

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Certification

Job description

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Position Summary

Under the technical direction of a registered Pharmacist, performs a variety of clerical functions and duties relating to the distribution of medications and other functions of Pharmacy Services.

Position Performance Area/Expectations

Medication Preparation for Distribution

• Completely and accurately fills all orders within the requested time frame.
• Accurately and completely prepares unit dose tablets, capsules, and oral liquids.
• Accurately and completely prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapy and hyperalimentation, abiding to aseptic technique.
• Properly maintains IV cleanroom per policies and procedures.
• Ensures Pharmacist checks each order before distribution.
• Has authority to transport medication(s) throughout organization including off campus locations

Automated Dispensing Units

• Maintains adequate stock levels in order to prevent shortages; does not overstock.
• Completely and accurately refills the units within the assigned time frame.
• Follows through when discrepancies are discovered, according to policies and procedures.

Labeling and Documentation

• Labels all medications according to pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Affixes cautionary statements and explanation labels as needed.
• Maintains complete and accurate logs/ records.

Inventory and Supplies

• Checks expiration dates on all dated supplies.
• Rotates stock and disposes of outdated supplies according to pharmacy guidelines.
• Reorders medication and supplies to prevent shortages; does not overstock.

Equipment

• Operates all equipment according to manufacturers' specifications and policy.
• Notifies Manager of needed repairs to prevent any further equipment damage.

Support Functions

• Reviews patient charges from code blue box and adjusts promptly and accurately.
• Answers phone inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Triages requests from nurses.
• Utilizes EPIC to complete job functions.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Illinois license for Pharmacy Technician
• Keyboarding experience.
• Numerical aptitude.
• Pharmacy Certification is required
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.

Internal applicants and RUSH transfers are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

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. Benefits can be found here.