IMH Pharmacy Tech II- Full-Time, Rotate
About The Position
Ingalls Memorial Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II for its Inpatient Pharmacy. The technician works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contributes to the medication-use process by compounding parenteral medications, processing medication orders, refilling automated dispensing cabinets, and helping ensure patients receive medications when requested. Under the direction of the pharmacy operations manager and the professional work direction of a pharmacist, the technician processes medication orders, prepares and assists with dispensing medications, coordinates timely order processing and delivery, and performs functions in unit dose, parenteral, and packaging areas. The role also includes technical and clerical work associated with pharmaceutical preparation, labeling, and dispensing, as well as inventory and quality assurance activities. The position is full-time, generally 40 hours per week, with rotating weekly shifts and no on-call requirement. Work is anticipated to be scheduled 100% at the Harvey campus, Monday through Friday and every other weekend. The technician may also be required to work at off-site infusion center locations in Flossmoor and Tinley Park as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current, valid pharmacy technician license in the State of Illinois.
- Current, valid pharmacy technician certification, unless grandfathered in.
Nice To Haves
- General hospital experience as a licensed pharmacy technician.
Responsibilities
- Accurately fill medication orders using an automated carousel-storage system.
- Process parenteral medication orders and prepare intravenous admixtures using the DoseEdge automated IV workflow system.
- Process stock replacement requests for nursing and ancillary units.
- Prepackage tablets, capsules, liquids, and other medications using various packaging systems.
- Prepare and compound IV admixtures, including chemotherapy.
- Order, receive, and stock pharmacy medications and supplies.
- Work at multiple locations as needed, including off-site infusion centers in Flossmoor and Tinley Park.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain compounding areas and related equipment in accordance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
- Plan and perform daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist.
- Respond courteously, positively, and promptly to meet patient and customer needs and promote good service.
- Perform technical and clerical tasks associated with pharmaceutical preparation, labeling, and dispensing.
- Participate in inventory and quality assurance activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
