Pharmacy Technician PRN

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

4d•$21 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Rotating Shift (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description General Summary of Position Responsibility: Selects and prepares medications, fills, exchanges and credits unit‑dose carts and processes drug orders. Answers and screens phone calls. Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois.
Must be able to follow instructions accurately and be capable of following well organized work routine.
Must be able to learn and master the procedures and techniques necessary to operate the unit‑dose system.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to function within a team and to interact with tact and courtesy with all hospital employees and customers.
Must complete an annual validation of aseptic techniques including handling of multiple-dispensed sterile bulk products.
Must have good mathematical skills in order to perform calculations, make dilutions and maintain records.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must have computer data entry skills or ability to learn computer data entry.
Must have good manual dexterity.
Must be able to differentiate colors.
Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Completion of two years of college with at least one general mathematics course preferred.
One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Enters new orders under the direction of a pharmacist.
Processes new prescriptions and refills.
Puts cardexes in order and prints new profiles when necessary.
Prepares labels manually or by computer for oral doses, injectables and large volume parenterals when necessary.
Selects and prepares appropriate oral, topical and injectable medications for new medication orders, unit‑dose carts and outpatient prescriptions when applicable.
Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.
Fills, exchanges and credits unit-dose carts upon authorization of a pharmacist.
Notifies pharmacists of returned doses.
Returns usable stock to inventory.
Stocks shelves and notes low stock items on stock reorder form.
Prepacks bulk medication as needed.
Inspects stock of assigned areas to ensure that medications are stored properly and are in date.
Maintains physical appearance of department.
Screens telephone calls and effectively communicates telephone messages to co-workers.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program