Pharmacy Technician III Hazardous Compounding-Inpatient Oncology, Casual Rotating

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Schedules intravenous admixture solutions according to the patient’s medical record.
• Reports any variance from the record to a pharmacist.
• Answers the telephone according to hospital policy.
• Screens the call to determine if the call should be handled by a pharmacist or a technician.
• Enters new drug orders and renewal/refill information into the computerized patient medication profile.
• Uses the computer system to assist in all dispensing and inquiry functions.
• Compares the patient medication bin with the pharmacy and nursing record.
• Returns unnecessary and/or outdated medication to the pharmacy.
• Reconciles use records and reports any discrepancies to a pharmacist.
• Receives, prepares, and distributes floor stock requisitions and requisitions for other clinical locations.
• Compounds dosage forms needed for dispensing to patients.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas.
• Packages extemporaneous and STAT single doses of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and maintains the emergency medication systems.
• Prepares sterile products for administration to patients.
• Selects proper diluents and vehicles and determines the appropriate stability.
• Prepares cytotoxic agents for administration employing hospital and department aseptic and protective procedures.
• Plans and performs the daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Prepares and delivers narcotics and narcotic admixtures.
• Conducts narcotic perpetual inventories as directed.
• Meets quality and quantity requirements for new orders, unit doses, and IV admixtures.
• Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures.
• Spends greater than or equal to 50% of the time manipulating, and/or compounding hazardous medications.
• Responsible for chemotherapy and other high-risk compounding, including desensitization compounds.
• Completes hazardous medication training and competencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008
• OR Illinois Pharmacy Technician Student License (IDFPR)
• Must be currently enrolled in pharmacy school and considered a Student Pharmacist
• Completion of NM approved training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Technician Training Program.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Schedule

This is a casual status position regularly scheduled to work every other Saturday and Sunday OR six (6) weekend shifts within a six (6) week scheduling period outside of the initial training/orientation period. During an initial training period of one (1) to two (2) months, 160 hours are anticipated, with some shifts occurring during the week. Shifts: Rotating, with a combination of both day and evening shifts. Holiday Commitment: 1 winter & 1 summer holiday

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.