Pharmacy Technician III Hazardous Compounding-Inpatient Oncology, Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding to join the Prentice 15th floor pharmacy in Chicago. The role supports advanced compounding duties under a registered pharmacist, with responsibilities across sterile preparations, unit-dose dispensing, and IV admixtures.

The position involves rotating AM/PM shifts, every other weekend, and one winter and one summer holiday. Primary duties include preparing orders, ensuring medication safety, and maintaining

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all licensed after 2008.
• NM-approved training in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.

Aufgaben

• Prepare medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepare prescriptions and deliver medications to nursing units.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and ensuring accuracy of dispensing records.

Kenntnisse

CPHT Certification

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

CPhT certification (PTCB or ExCPT)

Tools

TPS/EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Full-time
• Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
• Job Shift: Rotating
• Salary Range Minimum : $24.68
• Salary Range Maximum: $31.44
• Compensation: USD 24.68 - USD 31.44 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

ThePharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compoundingreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding performs all technical duties associated with the daily operation of the dispensing areas; performs prescription related, unit dose related, and sterile product related functions; performs manufacturing procedures that have been documented in the Department records. Primarily responsible for the more advanced and complex work performed by pharmacy technicians. Performs all Pharmacy Technician III duties as needed.

Scheduling:

• This position is regularly scheduled to work full-time, 40 hours weekly. Shift times are subject to change based upon departmental/patient care needs. Currently this position is anticipated to work rotating shifts (AM and PM shifts).
  • Weekend Commitment:Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Holiday Commitment:1 winter and 1 summer holiday
• The primary work location for this position is the Prentice 15th floor pharmacy.However, this position could rotateto other pharmacies, subject to the needs of the work group.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Schedules intravenous admixture solutions according to the patient’s medical record. Reports any variance from the record to a pharmacist.
• Answers the telephone according to hospital policy. Screens the call to determine if the call should be handled by a pharmacist or a technician.
• Enter new drug orders and renewal/refill information into the computerized patient medication profile.
• Uses the computer system to assist in all dispensing and inquiry functions.
• Compare the patient medication bin with the pharmacy and nursing record. Returns unnecessary and/or outdated medication to the pharmacy. Reconciles use records and reports any discrepancies to a pharmacist.
• Receives, prepares, and distributes floor stock requisitions and requisitions for other clinical locations.
• Compounds dosage forms needed for dispensing to patients.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas.
• Packages extemporaneous and STAT single doses of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and maintains the emergency medication systems.
• Prepares sterile products for administration to patients. Selects proper diluents and vehicles and determines the appropriate stability.
• Prepares cytotoxic agents for administration employing hospital and department aseptic and protective procedures.
• Plans and performs the daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and delivers narcotics and narcotic admixtures. Conducts narcotic perpetual inventories as directed.
• Met quality and quantity requirements for new orders, unit doses, and IV admixtures.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Spends greater than or equal to 50% of the time manipulating, and/or compounding hazardous medications.
• Responsible for chemotherapy and other high-risk compounds, including desensitization compounds.
• Completes hazardous medication training and competencies.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• This position assists in maintaining emergency carts, inventory, and controlled substances records. Accurate completion of responsibilities is essential to an efficient, error-free drug distribution system.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma

Licensure:

Certification:

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008.

Completion of NM approved training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.

Preferred:

• Completion of a Technician Training Program
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) certification through PTCB

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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