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

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding for the Prentice 15th floor pharmacy, with rotation to other sites as needed. The role includes preparing sterile and hazardous medications, inventory management, and supporting pharmacists in patient care.

Requires Illinois license and CPhT/ExCPT certification, plus NM sterile prep training within 180 days. Regular full-time schedule (40 hrs/wk) with rotating AM/PM shifts, every-other weekend, and winter/summer

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacy technician with state approval in Illinois.
• Certification in pharmacy technology required for technicians licensed after 2008.
• Completion of NM training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and dispense medications for inpatients and outpatients.
• Enter and verify orders in the computer system.
• Maintain inventory and expedites hazardous compounds.
• Support pharmacists in preparing sterile and cytotoxic preparations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety procedures.

Connaissances

Hazardous medication handling

Sterile compounding

Inventory management

Narcotics handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT

High School Diploma

Description du poste

The Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding reflects 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.

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 rotate to 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.
• Meets 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma
• Licensure: Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR).
• 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

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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.

Background Check

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