IMH Advanced Pharmacy Technician- Full-Time Evenings

University of Chicago•Harvey, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial, as an IMH Advanced Pharmacy Technician. Responsible for the order entry of prescriptions, preparation of narcotics investigational drugs and other home infusion medications, pharmacy purchasing and inventory control, disposable supplies and related activities under the direction of a pharmacist for intravenous homecare patients. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution and reliable pharmaceutical care.

Requirements

Minimum of one-year experience in pharmacy preparations for parenteral/enterals, intravenous antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents.
Must be a certified pharmacy technician
Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with parenteral products.
Excellent aseptic technique must be demonstrated on an ongoing basis.
Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments within the home infusion center.
Illinois technician licensure.

Nice To Haves

CPT board certification
Computer experience.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate prescription order entry processes that are held for pharmacist’s review and authorization.
Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist's supervision, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
Initiate and complete delivery forms.
Attend and participate in all patient care meetings and conferences.
Responsible for knowing and adhering to Policy and Procedures governing pharmacy operations.
Assist in maintaining the pharmacy facility in adherence to Policy and Procedures for achievement of excellent audit results.
Organize assigned work load to best facilitate its accomplishment.
Prepare record and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
Assists with the management of pharmacy inventory.
Prepares purchase orders and validates receipt of pharmaceutical stock and supplies from our primary wholesaler and direct shipments from other vendors. This also includes managing the inventory for all investigational drugs and maintaining records of receipt and return of investigational drugs at the close of a study.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.
Assist the pharmacist, when requested in all duties and functions according to standard practices of the profession and state, federal and other applicable laws.
Assists with the education and training of pharmacy students, technician students and new personnel.