Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Registry

Advocate Health • Elgin, IL

7d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical, distributive, technical, and data gathering duties in order to provide medications to patients and support the pharmacists. This role involves developing competence in dispensing and delivery of medications, including the use of information systems, technology, and automation. The technician will also prepare non-sterile products, enter medication orders, manage customer phone calls, and ensure compliance with pharmacy procedures and documentation requirements, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department standards.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Good mathematics skills
• Attention to details
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force
• Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire (IL only)

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Develops competence in the department's use of information systems technology and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations as required.
• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians, or patients, including accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including controlled substance procedures, USP procedures, and DNV requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED