Pharmacy Technician - Methodist Pharmacy

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive and inclusive healthcare team where you can thrive as a Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will assist pharmacists in accurately preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Your expertise in IV medication preparation and strong attention to detail will be crucial in providing exceptional care to patients. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a renowned healthcare system, known for its commitment to nursing excellence and community health. Experience a fulfilling career with flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional journey.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician with strong IV preparation skills.
• Experience in compounding and dispensing medications accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician License

IV Medication Preparation

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Omnicell Medstation System

Pyxis Medstation System

Job description

Overview

To assist pharmacists in accurately and aseptically preparing and dispensing medications, as well as correctly entering and processing medication charges and credits throughout the hospital information system.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician licensed by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation upon hire.
• Certified as Pharmacy Technician (CPhtT).
• This position must keep a current pharmacy technician license for the State of Illinois or show evidence of having applied.
• Incumbent must pass internal Omnicell and IV Competency exams.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

Previous Pharmacy Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• The technician assists pharmacists in accurately and aseptically preparing, filling, compounding, labeling and dispensing medications including all IV medications. The incumbent presents the final product to a pharmacist for review and approval before the medication is dispensed from the pharmacy.
• The technician is responsible for filling and distributing controlled substances per policy and procedure.
• The incumbent must be a team player since the position interacts with all positions within the department. The incumbent is expected to move from work area to work area to facilitate the smooth workflow of the pharmacy. The incumbent is to do any task required by the supervisory personnel or staff pharmacists for the good of the pharmacy.
• The technician consistently checks boards, mailboxes and e-mail for new departmental communications.
• The technician exhibits high accuracy with respect to all areas of work, seeks additional responsibility, and actively exhibits initiative, therefore not requiring constant supervision.
• The technician is able to prioritize workflow and understands the critical timing issue of IV meds ordered.

The technician has a thorough understanding of the pyxis medstation system, pharmacy patient profile systems, compounding medications and preparation of IVs. The incumbent has a thorough understanding of the Omnicell Medstation System, including pending new meds, filling labels off the printer, filling and loading meds at the Omnicell stations, filling Stock Low/Stock Out reports, refilling of bulk medications, crediting returned meds, discharges, etc.

• The incumbent assists the IV pharmacist in accurately and aseptically preparing intravenous admixtures in the sterile laminar air flow hoods of the IV pharmacy. This position must accurately calculate, measure syringes and prepare labels for medications to be drawn up for intravenous admixture use. The incumbent presents the final product with all calculations and materials used to the IV pharmacist for review and approval before the medication is removed from the pharmacy.
• The technician aseptically prepares IV medications, such as antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition, large and small volume IVs, etc. in laminar air flow hoods. The incumbent must also be able to prepare chemotherapeutic agents in the vertical flow hood. The technician completes competency requirements prior to deadlines, as outlined in policies and/or legal requirements.
• The technician must be knowledgeable of different equipment used in the preparation of medications and is responsible for regular cleaning maintenance of laminar air flow hoods & documentation of this and quality audit data.
• The technician plays an active role in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel.
• The technician must, at the completion of training, take and pass the Omnicell and distribution certification tests.
• This position will be responsible for the accurate processing of charges and credits to inpatients and outpatients using the hospital computer system. Filing of department documents, medication orders, and extemporaneous charges are necessary to allow for prompt access of these records.
• The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of computer functions needed, including filling of labels, making labels for preparations, looking up patient profiles, and problem solving.

The technician maintains daily reports and stock inventories, makes stock meds as needed, and accurately fills exchange carts and baskets for other departments. This position accurately distributes medications to each patient care area by established procedure. The technician is responsible for returning credited meds to stock based on Beyond Use Dating and for keeping all work areas clean, neat, organized, and stocked.

• The incumbent performs a wide variety of duties including filling code trays, departmental stock replacement, exchange carts, preparing stock as needed, and keeping the fill and work areas stocked at all times.

The technician accurately performs monthly floor checks, files department documents and medication orders. Floor checks are performed on a monthly basis, following the guidelines specified for each.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.33 per hour - $28.07 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.