Medication History Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Full-time Evening Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist 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

Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
Pharmacy Technician licenses issued after 12/31/07 must have either CERTIFIED or STUDENT designation by their second license renew in accordance with Section 9 of the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act
Licensed Technicians prior to 1/1/2008 certification requirement must meet department skill level
High School diploma or GED equivalent
1-2 years’ technician experience
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or outpatient setting
Excellent critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Specialty Pharmacy: Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years’ technician experience

Responsibilities

Acts as a member of the clinical team to obtain the most complete and accurate medication history possible for patients throughout the hospital and emergency department
Obtains medication history in a timely manner to ensure efficient transitions in the continuum of care
Interviews patients, utilizing all resources to obtain complete and accurate medication history, along with obtaining and clarifying allergy information
Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with all members of the care team and the public, including patients and patients’ representatives
Reviews secondary sources of information to obtain medication histories if unable to obtain directly from patient, or to verify the accuracy of a patient-provided history
Ensures that all medication histories are of the highest quality, and communicates any potential concerns with the covering clinical pharmacist to prevent medication errors
Documents medication histories, and other pertinent information, in a clear and concise manner
Maintains a dedication to improving patient safety and reducing medication errors at transitions in the continuum of care
Attention to detail, confidentiality, and complete documentation are core responsibilities within this role
Demonstrates competency with electronic health record (EHR) documentation and medication knowledge necessary to complete the role
Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician at advanced level.
Leads performance improvement initiatives
Liaison between pharmacy and other departments
Assists with/coordinates pharmacy technician schedule, services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision making/problem solving
Fosters a team environment by providing education and training
Maintains documentation of completion for media fill and fingertip testing
Participates in site meetings (i.e. Drug Shortage, huddles, staff meetings)
Responsible for controlled substance receiving, reconciliation, discrepancy tracking, and investigations
Performs minor repairs of ADS machines
Participates in projects as assigned by manager
Handles recalls, crash carts monitoring, and kitcheck ordering
Troubleshooting
Restocks
Performs Tech-Check-Tech (i.e. automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) runs/controlled substance in ADC; barcode scanned pills, pre-mixed IV bags)
Other duties as assigned