Pharmacy Tech 3 Certified-28392

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician Ill assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, performing duties as outlined in the Technician II position description. They serve as a role model for other technicians through additional responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and meeting the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder development and ongoing revisions.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and Rush system employees.
• Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning, and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career ladder expectations.
• Recognizes and identifies classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations.
• Appropriately labels all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Accurately fills and dispenses patient-specific medications.
• Answers phones, assists callers with missing medication requests, and performs other technical duties as assigned.
• Maintains inventory, storage, and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
• Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance processes.
• Assists with the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department.
• Participates in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
• Fulfills departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license.
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or EXCPT (for individuals licensed before January 1, 2008).
• At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Two years of college training or its equivalent.
• ACPE IV certification.
• Hazardous drug compounding certification.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods (4+ hours) between breaks.
• Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
• This position requires up to 10% travel.
• Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.

Competencies

• Meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech 11.
• Demonstrate and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
• A. IV Compounding
• B. Hazardous drug identification and compounding
• C. Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
• D. Fluids ordering/restocking
• E. Narcotics/Cl! Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
• F. OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
• G. Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
• H. ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
• I. MPI Prepacker
• J. Storeroom ordering
• K. Recalls; processing, segregating and removing from inventory/ADCs

Other Information

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods (4+ hours) between breaks. Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.

Competencies: Meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech 11. Demonstrate and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:

• A. IV Compounding
• B. Hazardous drug identification and compounding
• C. Crash Cart restock/outdate process/reporting running
• D. Fluids ordering/restocking
• E. Narcotics/Cl! Safe receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running
• F. OR/Anesthesia ADC restock/troubleshooting
• G. Pediatrics drug identification and compounding
• H. ADC configuration, set up, troubleshooting, report running, review, and analysis
• I. MPI Prepacker
• J. Storeroom ordering
• K. Recalls; processing, segregating and removing from inventory/ADCs