Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient, Full Time - Evenings

About the role

Join the Inpatient Pharmacy at UChicago Medicine as a Pharmacy Technician II. In this role, you will prepare medications and supplies for dispensation under the supervision of a pharmacist and rotate through all work areas of the pharmacy department. The Inpatient Pharmacy supports direct patient care for all ages and populations, providing exceptional assistance for complex medical needs in collaboration with medical providers and insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Transport medications (excluding controlled substances), IVs, TPNs, chemotherapy, medication cassettes, and other pharmacy supplies to nursing units and clinics.
• Add patient-specific and restock medications to Omnicell machines in patient care areas (excluding the sterile corridor of surgery).
• Return discontinued and outdated medications from Omnicells to the Pharmacy.
• Replace CPR cart medications following Dr. Cart events.
• Transfer patient-specific medications between Omnicells when patients are transferred to different units.
• Rotate through all pharmacy work areas, working as a team to achieve pharmaceutical care for patients.
• Fill first doses, restock medications, and prepare patient-specific medications from carousels.
• Perform monthly inspections of nursing units, clinics, and pharmacy areas as directed.
• Maintain work areas (IV Room, UD Area, Manufacturing area, storerooms, pharmacy satellites) by restocking and cleaning.
• Answer phone calls and triage communication according to policy.
• Collect quality assurance data and maintain workload records.
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including:
  • Prepackaging bulk medications into unit dose-specific syringes and vials for adult and pediatric patients.
  • Compounding oral suspensions, Grade One mouthwash, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, desensitization medications, high-cost biologics, and pediatric IVs.
  • Restocking CPR cart trays.
• Prepare inventories, order drugs and supplies, receive deliveries, and stock shelves in various pharmacy locations.
• Facilitate timely medication distribution by prioritizing orders, seeking pharmacist verification when necessary, and handling STAT orders in the absence of a pharmacist.
• Complete and pass required annual technician competencies.
• Comply with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory agency policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Prepare outpatient prescriptions and perform cashiering duties in the Outpatient Pharmacy as needed.
• Assist in training new pharmacists and technician employees.
• Perform other patient- and drug-related duties within the legal scope of licensure as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• IV room non-hazardous and hazardous compounding experience required.
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy experience, or completion of an ASHP-approved pharmacy technician vocational course, or enrollment in a college of pharmacy or the University of Chicago. Graduates of foreign pharmacy programs are also eligible.
• Ability to work as a team player to provide optimal patient care and pharmaceutical services.
• Good communication skills for interacting with patients and staff.
• Considerable knowledge of basic pharmacy practices, procedures, medications, and medical supplies.
• Good knowledge of record-keeping practices.
• Successful completion of core technician competencies and subsequent yearly competencies.
• Strong attention to detail and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers and keyboard usage.
• Sensitivity to patient care issues as they pertain to pharmacy practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification is highly desirable.

Position Details

Full-time (1.0 FTE) position on the evening shift, located onsite in Hyde Park. This role falls under CBA Code 743 (Clerical) within the Inpatient Pharmacy department.

About Us

UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We are dedicated to advancing medical innovation, serving community health needs, and fostering a collaborative environment. Join us in enriching human life through excellence in patient care and pharmaceutical services.

Pay

The pay range for this position reflects the anticipated wage or salary for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) based on current market data and is reviewed annually. Compensation at hire will vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers a full complement of benefits for eligible roles. Review the options at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.