Pharmacy Technician II JC309290

About the role

Major Responsibilities
Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
Assists with medication distribution tasks.
Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
Completes and documents documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
Performs sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level.
Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Absolutely ensures accuracy in selecting, preparing, and labeling medications.
• Participates in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Completes and documents required documentation for controlled substance management.
• Performs nonsterile and sterile compounding and IV admixtures.
• Inspects and maintains compliance with storage policies.
• Documents medication admission histories as required.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives.
• Trains pharmacy technicians and extenders.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Certification / Registration / License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
Certification: Through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).

Skills

• Attention to details.
• Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution, and process development skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

Note: The job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.