Pharmacy Technician (1410)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Hoffman Estates, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

AristaCare in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under pharmacist supervision to assist with sterile compounding and labeling. The role includes preparing IV admixtures, maintaining aseptic technique, and ensuring accuracy of products before shipment.

Responsibilities include inventory management, ordering and receiving medications, and supporting delivery to patients and providers. High school diploma or GED is required; Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Pharmacy Technician certification.
• One year IV compounding experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with sterile compounding and labeling of medications.
• Prepare sterile parenterals using aseptic technique under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintain compounding area and equipment, manage inventory and records.
• Help with ordering, receiving, and storing medications and supplies.
• Support shipment or delivery of medications to patients and providers.

Skills

Sterile compounding

IV admixtures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician certification

Tools

Aseptic technique equipment

Job description

# Pharmacy Technician (1410)Hoffman Estates, IL 60169## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $25.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryArista Care## Description**Job Summary:** Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician helps to prepare medications with sterile compounding, maintains the compounding area and equipment, and monitors inventory. Also facilitating the shipment or delivery of medications to patients and providers.#### **Job Duties:*** Assists the pharmacist in maintaining federal, state and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps).* Performs IV admixtures sterility testing in accordance with policy, maintains appropriate documentation.* Assists the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law.* Prepares sterile parenterals following appropriate aseptic technique and obtaining required checks by pharmacists and* Appropriate assembly of drugs and supplies by matching codes and quantities from the compounding document,* Correct labeling of product,* Checking the final product for the absence of particulate matter and container integrity and* Ensuring compounded product gets matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping.* Conducts quality control and sterility testing.* Assists the pharmacist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels.* Orders, receives and stores medications and supplies.* Performs physical inventories according to (P&Ps).* Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.* Maintains and tracks DME and other equipment including cleaning and calibration activities.* Cleans work areas routinely in accordance with policies and procedures.* Communicates appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.* Documents appropriately according to AristaCare P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (logs).* Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities education programs and department/branch meetings.* Serves as Process Owner as assigned.* Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Educational Requirements:*** Minimum: High School Diploma or GED* Preferred: Pharmacy Technician or related certification**Experience:*** One year of IV compounding experience and/or training’ or equivalent combination of education and experience