Pharmacy Tech 1 Certified

Rush; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist licensed pharmacists in preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients across neonatal to geriatric care. The role supports the Pharmacy Department in a fast-paced medical center environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and a current PTCB Certification (CPhT) or EXCPT; some grandfathering provisions apply for earlier licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PTCB Certification required and/or EXCPT; license grandfathering rules apply for earlier license holders.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists in preparing, filling, and labeling medications.
• Support pharmacy operations for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Follow pharmacy workflows for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches, and medication returns/disposal.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

PTCB Certification

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:30:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour

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.

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician I is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT
• Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Accountable for own actions, progress, and development.
• Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the ""core"" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• This job operates in a professional office setting: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder.
• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.
• Uses available print and online references as appropriate.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
• Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.