Pharmacy Technician: Lurie Children's

Clearway Health•Schaumburg, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a pivotal team member, this role will have the ability to dive into exciting tasks like preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, including simple compound preparations. Assists with inventory control and compliance audits, ensuring our pharmacy runs smoothly. Provide exceptional customer service and maintain important pharmacy records, working directly with the Manager and Pharmacist, ensuring we deliver top-notch, patient-focused specialty pharmacy services. This role is set-apart by exhibiting self-motivation, strong work ethics, and commitment to creating a healthy work environment. The Pharmacy Technician is an integral part of our mission, both for our client and Clearway Health, to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license with the Board of Pharmacy in the respective state of applicant required.
1+ years of direct pharmacy-related experience required
Effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families/visitors, colleagues, and others.
Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret, and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy, and dependability.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to detail, including being able to perform general mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios & proportions).
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
Maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

higher level education preferred
Active National Certification verified by PTCB or ExCPT is preferred.
Additional language skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is helpful.

Responsibilities

Excels in providing the highest level of customer service, whether it is answering calls or warmly greeting patients in person.
Assist with medication preparation, ensuring that everything is all right.
Prepares the product for use, which includes packaging, repacking, compounding, bar-coding, or any other necessary manipulation.
Ensures medication preparation is carried out in strict compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and our client's policies and procedures. This includes participating in a double-check system for all preparations.
Responsible for delivering the product to patient care areas while upholding its integrity, security, and confidentiality.
Maintain proficiency and are comfortable with various technology such as automated dispensing machines (i.e.: Parat Amax, TCG, etc.), robotics, barcoding systems (e.g., Verify), computer applications, and other pharmacy and general technology solutions.
Maintain strict adherence to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and compliance with all accreditation standards.
Stays updated on all policies and procedures of the department and the organization, ensuring strict adherence.
Helps with inventory control, encompassing receiving, stocking, and replenishment of stock.
Receive various products, such as those from wholesalers and direct shipments, and stock them according to legal storage requirements and the client's policy.
Checks all products diligently to ensure they are within their use-by date and suitable for use, following processes developed by department leadership.
Actively monitor and replenish the stock of medications and supplies, while also communicating ordering needs to Pharmacists and purchasers in accordance with departmental procedures.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area, as required, ensuring that the pharmacy remains compliant with all relevant regulations.
Develops performance or quality improvement initiatives, actively participating in idea creation and the initiation and execution of projects.