Pharmacy Technician (Pt Shift Varies)
About The Position
Overview Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Acute Hospital Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting pharmacists in delivering optimal patient care by preparing and distributing medications, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with pharmacy operations. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of medication therapy across various hospital departments. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Essential Duties Medication Preparation and Dispensing: Accurately prepare and dispense medications, including IV admixtures, oral medications, and other pharmaceutical products, following established protocols and under the supervision of a pharmacist. Inventory Management: Monitor, maintain, and restock pharmaceutical supplies and medications. Perform regular inventory checks, order supplies as needed, and ensure proper storage conditions. Patient Interaction: Assist in obtaining and recording patient information necessary for medication preparation and delivery. Communicate effectively with patients, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals. Compliance and Safety: Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including those related to medication safety, controlled substances, and infection control. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and thorough records of all medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and pharmacy activities. Technology Utilization: Operate and maintain pharmacy technology systems, including automated dispensing machines, electronic medical records, and compounding equipment. Non-essential Duties Continuing Education: Participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities to stay current with best practices in pharmacy operations and patient care. Quality Improvement: Assist in quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of process improvements. Team Collaboration: Support other pharmacy team members as needed, including assisting with clerical tasks and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. Responsibilities
Requirements
- Must hold an active Pharmacy Technician License in the state of Illinois
- National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent is required or must be obtained within 2 years of licensure.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
- Completion of a certified pharmacy technician program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately prepare and dispense medications, including IV admixtures, oral medications, and other pharmaceutical products, following established protocols and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Monitor, maintain, and restock pharmaceutical supplies and medications.
- Perform regular inventory checks, order supplies as needed, and ensure proper storage conditions.
- Assist in obtaining and recording patient information necessary for medication preparation and delivery.
- Communicate effectively with patients, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including those related to medication safety, controlled substances, and infection control.
- Maintain accurate and thorough records of all medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and pharmacy activities.
- Operate and maintain pharmacy technology systems, including automated dispensing machines, electronic medical records, and compounding equipment.
- Participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities to stay current with best practices in pharmacy operations and patient care.
- Assist in quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and implementation of process improvements.
- Support other pharmacy team members as needed, including assisting with clerical tasks and participating in interdisciplinary meetings.
Benefits
- Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
- Our Total Rewards package includes:
- Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
- Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
