Pharmacy Technician – IV Med Prep & Patient Care

Carle Health; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patients of Carle Foundation Hospital, Kirby and Hoopeston Hospitals, and all Carle Enterprise locations that might use medications. Perform technical tasks such as filing, compounding, reconstitution, labeling, and delivery.

Responsibilities include accurate preparation of prescriptions, IV products, billing, and restocking; supports training and special projects as directed by the Director.

Qualifications

• Certification requirements vary by state (IL).
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application (IL).
• Certification as Pharmacy Technician not required for students or exempt regions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare and label chemotherapy drugs for administration.
• Fill and deliver Omnicell restock lists and prescription orders.
• Assist in developing and maintaining training materials as needed.
• Assist in special projects as assigned by the Director.
• Enter and process new prescriptions and refills.
• Prepare IV products using aseptic technique and proper labeling.
• Provide services to the Operating Room staff from the OR medication room.
• Refers customers and calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.
• Restock and replace various trays and kits used throughout the facility.

Tools

Omnicell

Bar code reader

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patients of Carle Foundation Hospital, Kirby and Hoopeston Hospitals, and all Carle Enterprise locations that might use medications. Perform technical tasks such as filing, compounding, reconstitution, labeling, and delivery.

Responsibilities include accurate preparation of prescriptions, IV products, billing, and restocking; supports training and special projects as directed by the Director.