Pharmacy Technician I

Advocate Health

14d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join their team at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Pharmacy. This part-time position involves assisting licensed pharmacists in technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances. The role also includes medication distribution tasks, screening phone calls, managing pharmacy procurement and inventory, performing compounding and IV admixtures, inspecting medication storage, documenting medication histories, and supporting departmental goals. The technician will also be involved in data entry, third-party billing, and potentially obtaining immunization certification and operating an Advocate Health-owned vehicle for deliveries.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state
No work experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Nice To Haves

May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
Develop competence in third-party billing functions
May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Responsibilities

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
Assists with medication distribution tasks
Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering
Develop competence in third-party billing functions
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department