Pharmacy Technician

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,890 - 46,094; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician in Chicago, IL. The role involves processing medication orders and ensuring timely delivery to patients. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma, Pharmacy Technician Certification, and a current Illinois license. The job requires strong communication, customer service, and analytical skills. The pay ranges from $19.52 to $33.46 per hour, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hospital-based experience is required.
• Experience with IV preparation under pharmacist supervision.
• Strong customer service skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication for inpatient Unit Dose Cassettes.
• Prepare and deliver injections and I.V. admixtures.
• Monitor stock for expiration dates and prepare returns.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Mathematical ability

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cerner

Talyst auto carousel

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you'll be part of our life‑changing mission and vision. You'll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none – one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that has never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes – as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will assist in processing medication and prescription orders ensuring that medications are promptly and safely delivered to patients. Checks and receives drug purchase orders, delivers medication to nursing units and conducts cassette exchange. The Pharmacy Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician:

• Dispenses medication to fill prescription requests for inpatient Unit Dose Cassettes and SRAlab sites of care.
• Prepacks tablets, capsules, and liquids under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policy.
• Prepares and delivers injections and I.V. admixtures.
• Orders medications and supplies from wholesalers and other pharmaceutical sources, inspecting incoming merchandise for accuracy.
• Monitors stock for expiration dates, preparing returns for outdated drugs to wholesalers and manufacturers for credit.
• Maintains cleanliness of the Pharmacy and equipment.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required. Pharmacy students in good standing at an ACPE approved school of pharmacy are not required to be certified but must show proof of current enrollment.
• Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital based experience.
• Experience adding measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) preparation under pharmacist supervision.
• Strong mathematical ability to interpret prescription orders, dispense medication including compounding of tablets to liquid.
• Strong customer service and communication skills needed to interact with patients, coworkers, healthcare professionals, and vendors.
• Time management and multi‑tasking ability required to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment to ensure timely delivery of daily cart and orders as needed.
• Demonstrated follow through, decision making, and analytical skills required to address discrepancies, missing medications and ordering new medications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Cerner and Talyst auto carousel, preferred.
• Ability to push delivery carts weighing up to 40 lbs., lift and stock items for delivery and inventory control.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

Pay and Benefits*

Pay Range:

$19.52 – $33.46

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations. https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

EEO is the Law

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an affirmative action employer as required by law.