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Hiring Company: Rush University Medical Center

• Rush's new 14-story hospital - opened in January 2012 - is the cornerstone of the Rush Transformation, an ongoing effort to build new facilities, renovate existing buildings and adopt new technology.
• Rush University Medical Center is a three-time Magnet facility
• Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 676 licensed beds
• Conveniently located within walking distance of Blue Line Illinois Medical District stop

Position Description

Pharmacy Technicians assist licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised.

Responsibilities:

• Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
  
• Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
  
• Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
  
• Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
  
• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
  
• Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
  
• Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
  
• Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
  
• Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and pyxis restocks.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
  
• Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
  
• Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
  
• Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound oral suspensions and other duties as assigned.
  
• Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
  
• Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
  
• Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock, and responding to in-basket messages)
  
• Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
  
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
  
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
  
• Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
  
• Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
  
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
  
• Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
  
• Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
  
• Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
  
• Any and all other duties as assigned.
  

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  
• Eligible for pharmacy technician licensure in Illinois
  
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification required
  
• Successfully complete competency exam that will test the ability to compute mathematical calculations required for usual dosage determinations
  
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data required
  
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills required
  
• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development required
  
• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation required
  
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent health-care related practice preferred
  
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents
  
• Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing and frequent walking may be required
  

Schedule

Full-time

Compensation and Benefits

Rush offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.