Requisition ID: 33280

Location: Presence St Joseph Elgin

Location Address:
77 North Airlite Street, Elgin, 117015 60123-4912 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director, Manager, Supervisor and/or Pharmacists, prepares and distributes medications including all intravenous product preparation. Serves as a mentor and trainer to other Pharmacy Technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares IV admixtures including but not limited to chemotherapeutic medications and Total Parenteral Nutrtion (TPN). Performs calculations necessary to determine appropriate amount of drugs needed to prepare admixtures doses.

Prepares and packages medications for delivery to automated dispensing system and/or designated medication areas using manual or automated packaging methods. Retrieves, counts, measures, and compounds drugs under the direction of the Pharmacist. Applies bar codes and labels to packaged medication for Pharmacist review. Loads medications for delivery(s).

Delivers medications and supplies safely and accurately to the nursing unit, stock area and/or automated dispensing cabinet.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. required

3 years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting preferred

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge of computers and automated dispensing systems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required. If not licensed, may consider hiring with the stipulation that the license must be received within 60 days of hire.

Certificate by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required unless grandfathered. If not certified, may consider hiring with the stipulation that certification must be received within 2 years of licensure.

Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hosp Elgin

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability