IMH Advanced Pharmacy Technician- Full-Time Evenings

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial, as an IMH Advanced Pharmacy Technician. Responsible for the order entry of prescriptions, preparation of narcotics investigational drugs and other home infusion medications, pharmacy purchasing and inventory control, disposable supplies and related activities under the direction of a pharmacist for intravenous homecare patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate prescription order entry processes that are held for pharmacist’s review and authorization.
• Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist's supervision, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
• Initiate and complete delivery forms.
• Attend and participate in all patient care meetings and conferences.
• Assist in maintaining the pharmacy facility in adherence to Policy and Procedures for achievement of excellent audit results.
• Organize assigned work load to best facilitate its accomplishment.
• Prepare record and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
• Absorb and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Prepare purchase orders and validate receipt of pharmaceutical stock and supplies from our primary wholesaler and direct shipments from other vendors.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.
• Aid the pharmacist, when requested, in all duties and functions according to standard practices of the profession and state, federal and other applicable laws.
• Aid in the education and training of pharmacy students, technician students and new personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of one-year experience in pharmacy preparations for parenteral/enterals, intravenous antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Certified pharmacy technician.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with parenteral products.
• Excellent aseptic technique must be demonstrated on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments within the home infusion center.
• Illinois technician licensure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with parenteral products.
• Excellent aseptic technique must be demonstrated on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments within the home infusion center.
• Illinois technician licensure.

Skills

• Computer experience.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Schedule

Generally works approximately 40 hours per week. Generally works evenings, between the hours of 12pm - 8:30pm. Schedules may vary based on department needs. Works 100% at the Harvey Campus. Days of the week are Monday through Friday. Subject to change.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.00/ Full-Time
• Shift: Evenings
• Unit/Department: Pharmacy
• CBA Code: Non-Union