Job Description

$4,000 sign-on bonus

Position Summary : Under the technical direction of a registered Pharmacist, performs a variety of clerical functions and duties relating to the distribution of medications and other functions of Pharmacy Services.

Position Performance Area/Expectations :

Medication Preparation for Distribution

• Completely and accurately fills all orders within the requested time frame.
• Accurately and completely prepares unit dose tablets, capsules, and oral liquids.
• Accurately and completely prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapy and hyperalimentation, abiding to aseptic technique.
• Properly maintains IV cleanroom per policies and procedures.
• Ensures Pharmacist checks each order before distribution.
• Has authority to transport medication(s) throughout organization including off campus locations

Automated Dispensing Units

• Maintains adequate stock levels in order to prevent shortages; does not overstock.
• Completely and accurately refills the units within the assigned time frame.
• Follows through when discrepancies are discovered, according to policies and procedures.

Labeling and Documentation

• Labels all medications according to pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Affixes cautionary statements and explanation labels as needed.
• Maintains complete and accurate logs/ records.

Inventory and Supplies

• Checks expiration dates on all dated supplies.
• Rotates stock and disposes of outdated supplies according to pharmacy guidelines.
• Reorders medication and supplies to prevent shortages; does not overstock.

Equipment

• Operates all equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and policy.
• Notifies Manager of needed repairs to prevent any further equipment damage.

Support Functions

• Reviews patient charges from code blue box and adjusts promptly and accurately.
• Answers phone inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Triages requests from nurses.
• Utilizes EPIC to complete job functions.

Position Requirements :

• High School Diploma
• Illinois license for Pharmacy Technician
• Keyboarding experience.
• Numerical aptitude.
• Pharmacy Certification is required
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.

** This is a 3rd shift position

Internal applicants and RUSH transfers are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

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