Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Medication History, Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Specialist to ensure comprehensive medication history collection and effective inventory management. The role requires strong communication skills, a Pharmacy Technician License, and a commitment to patient safety. Join a committed team dedicated to improving health care quality.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician License and CPhT certification essential.
• Two years specialized training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete and accurate medication history from patients.
• Document medication histories in a concise manner.
• Initiate drug purchasing and maintain drug inventories.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification

At least 2 years specialized or technical training

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Description

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Description

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a member of the clinical team to obtain the most complete and accurate medication history possible for patients throughout the hospital and emergency department.
• Obtains medication history in a timely manner to ensure efficient transitions in the continuum of care.
• Interviews patients, utilizing all resources to obtain complete and accurate medication history, along with obtaining and clarifying allergy information.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with all members of the care team and the public, including patients and patients’ representatives.
• Reviews secondary sources of information to obtain medication histories if unable to obtain directly from patient, or to verify the accuracy of a patient-provided history.
• Ensures that all medication histories are of the highest quality, and communicates any potential concerns with the covering clinical pharmacist to prevent medication errors.
• Documents medication histories, and other pertinent information, in a clear and concise manner
• Maintains a dedication to improving patient safety and reducing medication errors at transitions in the continuum of care.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and complete documentation are core responsibilities within this role.
• Demonstrates competency with electronic health record (EHR) documentation and medication knowledge necessary to complete the role.
• Initiates and facilitates all drug purchasing for the pharmacy department.
• Monitors stock levels; evaluates previous purchasing and utilization patterns and anticipates needs.
• Maintains appropriate drug inventories.
• Coordinates the receipt of all deliveries, restocks storage areas and rotates stock as necessary.
• Develops and maintains sources and mechanisms to obtain drug supplies on an emergency basis interacting with local hospitals, pharmacies, alternative vendors, etc.
• Facilitates all returns and credits of expired or unneeded drugs.
• Takes appropriate action on drug recalls.
• Processes inter-department billing. Performs monthly pharmacy unit inspections.
• Prepares medications and floor stock for delivery to various hospital departments and nursing units.
• Rectifies with vendors all problems associated with receipt of orders, back orders, shipping errors and incorrect pricing.
• Maintains purchasing records including invoices, purchase orders, catalogs and historical records.
• Prepares and distributes purchasing reports for the department.
• Assists in maintaining the pharmacy technician schedule.
• Assists in the development and training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Proficient in performing all duties of pharmacy technician, including sterile compounding of IV admixtures, injections and infusions.
• Assists in weekly narcotic audits to insure accurate narcotic record keeping.
• Works with the pharmacy manager or director to identify areas of improvement in the workflow or inventory control of the pharmacy.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA
• At least 2 years specialized or technical training
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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