Pharmacy Tech Infusion Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Orland Park, IL

22h•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, performs all technical duties associated with the daily operation of the dispensing areas; performs prescription-related, unit dose-related, and sterile product-related functions; performs manufacturing procedures that have been documented in the Department records.

Requirements

CPhT Certified or PTCB equivalent must be registered or become registered with the State of Illinois as a Pharmacy Technician within 90 days of hire or meets department skill level for technicians prior to 1/1/2008 certification requirement
Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
High School diploma or GED equivalent
1 year technician experience
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or outpatient setting
Proficient IV compounding experience
Excellent critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Compounding trained
Home Infusion Technician: Three (3) years Home Infusion or inpatient hospital experience; Associates Degree in healthcare related field

Responsibilities

Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician at advanced level.
Prepares sterile compounds and IV admixtures for injection and infusion
Competency to prepare sterile IV admixtures of biologics, hazardous, and chemotherapy medications where applicable.
May work directly with patients to obtain medication histories
Fosters a team environment by providing education and training to Pharmacy Tech and Tech II team members.
Brings performance improvement ideas and/or participates in performance improvement initiatives
Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures
Meets quality and quantity requirements for new orders, unit doses, and IV mixtures
Replenishes all hazardous drug supplies and tools
Confirmation of accurate doses and calculations prior to compounding
Responsible for automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) controlled substance manager inventory and discrepancy resolutions/investigations
Advanced knowledge with automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) to troubleshoot such as: ability to move/reassign from one pocket to another (where applicable)
Working knowledge and utilization of automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) optimization reports (not related to diversion) where appropriate
Assists in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas
Other duties as assigned