Pharmacy Tech 3 Certified-28392

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rush benefits

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist licensed pharmacists, participate in hazard drug compounding, and support daily technical operations within the POB Pharmacy department.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Illinois Pharmacy Technician license, and certification such as PTCB or EXCPT. Prior experience and hazardous drug certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license.
• PTCB certification and/or EXCPT.
• Licenses held before January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; certification not required.
• At least 6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists in pharmacy duties and daily technical operations.
• Demonstrate leadership and train other technicians; develop site-specific policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Illinois Pharmacy Technician license

PTCB certification or EXCPT

Hazardous drug certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college training

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: POB Pharmacy

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)

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.

• Hazardous drug compounding certification.

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Ill assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing the duties described in the Technician II position description as well as serving as a role model for other technicians through added responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department.

The Technician Ill is actively involved in the training and development process and the development of policies and procedures specific to their practice site and is responsible for the daily technical operations of the area. The Technician Ill must have the capacity to work effectively and efficiently in areas routinely requiring a higher degree of prolonged technical concentration, liability, and risk

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Must be,a-high school graduate or equivalent.
• Current. State of lllinois,Pbarmacy Technician license.
• Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification 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.
• At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Two years of college training or its equivalent.
• ACPE IV certification.
• Hazardous drug compounding certification.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds.gistered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
• Ability to stand for long period of time (4+ hours) between breaks.
• Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
• This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.

Competencies

• Must meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech 11.
• Competency demonstrated and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
• A. IV Compounding
• B. Hazardous drug identification and compounding
• C. Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
• D. Fluids ordering/restocking
• E. Narcotics/Cl! Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
• F. OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
• G. Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
• H. ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
• I. MPI Prepacker
• J. Storeroom ordering
• K. Recalls; processing, segregatlng and removing from inventory/ADCs
• Ability to effectively follow directions. analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skUls.
• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
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