Pharmacy Technician I - Veterinary Teaching Hospital

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

11h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Provide pharmaceutical support to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Medication Dispensary, including inventory management. Duties & Responsibilities In accordance with established procedures, prepares drugs and medications based on prescriptions, both electronic and written, selecting the pharmaceutical or accessory from stock and counting, pouring, calculating, reconstituting, compounding, packaging, and labeling the product as required. Prepare and date intravenous fluids, ointments, capsules, liquids, and other preparations. Recognize the normal range of medication and initiate necessary corrective action. Package and prepare medications and supplies for mailing out. Courteously manage the internal Medication Dispensary window and client pick-up window. Fulfill responsibilities with client communication (in-person and/or phone calls) and process applicable transactions. Add charges to Ward Stock and process adjustments, as necessary. Assist with the management of stock and supplies. This includes but is not limited to: Physically stocking products in the Medication Dispensary as they arrive, removing expired products, and placing dispensary orders. Manage and assist with the stocking of the automated drug dispensing machines (Cubex). Assist with maintaining pharmaceutical inventory to ensure adequate and fresh supplies in the Medication Dispensary and automated dispensing machines throughout the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Check expiration dates at regular intervals and dispose of outdated inventory appropriately and according to established internal procedures and state and federal regulations. Utilizing internal database systems, check inventory levels against target supply levels and order pharmaceuticals as necessary using hospital and university systems. Adjust target supply levels based on input from Pharmacist(s) and seasonal needs or changes in usage over a period of time. Receive, process (count, enter in system, label & price) and store pharmaceuticals and related items in the Medication Dispensary and automated dispensing systems. Ensure that storage adheres to the manufacturer’s recommended conditions such as temperature and humidity levels. Filing, labeling, and organizing dispensary documents and products as directed. Maintain cleanliness of the Medication Dispensary area and equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
Six (6) months of either successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices OR work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical classification of drugs and dosage ranges as it relates to veterinary medicine.
Knowledge of pharmacy and controlled substances federal and state laws and regulations.
Knowledge of rules governing shipment of biological products.
Knowledge of hospital pharmaceutical protocols.
Knowledge of processes and procedures for maintaining inventory, including knowledge of medication supply sources (ordering, storage, etc.).
Skill in calculating and preparing pharmaceuticals or parenterals.
Ability to multi-task efficiently, demonstrate time management skills, and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to show personal accountability and dedication to optimal unit performance.
Ability to work calmly and professionally under a high-demand work environment.
Computer and data entry skills.

Nice To Haves

Allergies to animal dander and hay or straw may cause discomfort.

Responsibilities

Prepares drugs and medications based on prescriptions, both electronic and written.
Prepares and dates intravenous fluids, ointments, capsules, liquids, and other preparations.
Recognizes the normal range of medication and initiates necessary corrective action.
Packages and prepares medications and supplies for mailing out.
Manages the internal Medication Dispensary window and client pick-up window.
Communicates with clients (in-person and/or phone calls) and processes applicable transactions.
Adds charges to Ward Stock and processes adjustments.
Assists with the management of stock and supplies, including stocking products, removing expired products, and placing dispensary orders.
Manages and assists with the stocking of automated drug dispensing machines (Cubex).
Maintains pharmaceutical inventory to ensure adequate and fresh supplies.
Checks expiration dates at regular intervals and disposes of outdated inventory appropriately.
Checks inventory levels against target supply levels and orders pharmaceuticals as necessary.
Adjusts target supply levels based on input from Pharmacist(s) and seasonal needs or changes in usage.
Receives, processes, and stores pharmaceuticals and related items.
Ensures storage adheres to manufacturer’s recommended conditions.
Files, labels, and organizes dispensary documents and products.
Maintains cleanliness of the Medication Dispensary area and equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.