Pharmacy Tech

Rush Copley Medical Center • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Under the technical direction of a registered Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Tech performs clerical functions and duties related to medication distribution and other Pharmacy Services functions. The role prepares medication orders, maintains automated dispensing units and inventory, labels medications, records required information, operates pharmacy equipment, and provides support to patients and staff. The technician ensures that a Pharmacist checks each order before distribution and may transport medications throughout the organization, including to off-campus locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Illinois license for Pharmacy Technician.
• Keyboarding experience.
• Numerical aptitude.
• Pharmacy certification is required.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Completely and accurately fill medication orders within the requested time frame.
• Prepare unit-dose tablets, capsules, and oral liquids accurately and completely.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapy and hyperalimentation, using aseptic technique.
• Maintain the IV cleanroom according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure a Pharmacist checks each order before distribution.
• Transport medications throughout the organization, including off-campus locations.
• Maintain adequate stock levels in automated dispensing units and refill them accurately within assigned time frames.
• Follow procedures when discrepancies are discovered in automated dispensing units.
• Label medications according to pharmacy policies and procedures, including adding cautionary statements and explanation labels as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate logs and records.
• Check expiration dates, rotate stock, and dispose of outdated supplies according to pharmacy guidelines.
• Reorder medications and supplies to prevent shortages without overstocking.
• Operate equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and policy, and notify the Manager when repairs are needed.
• Review patient charges from the code blue box and adjust them promptly and accurately.
• Answer phone inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Triage requests from nurses.
• Use EPIC to complete job functions.

Benefits

• $4,000 sign-on bonus; internal applicants and RUSH transfers are not eligible.
• Benefits information is available via the link referenced in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED