Pharmacy Technician, Senior; Full-time- Evenings

About the role

The successful candidate will coordinate the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and assist in their performance appraisals. They will evaluate and report new technician performance to the senior clinical pharmacist and suggest policy and procedure changes to improve work flow.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and assists in their performance appraisals.
• Evaluates and reports new technician performance to the senior clinical pharmacist in a timely manner.
• Suggests policy and procedure changes to improve work flow of the area.
• Takes on and maintains responsibility for special projects after discussing with the senior clinical pharmacist responsible for the area.
• Solves staffing problems in case of unplanned absence.
• Serves as go-to person for pharmacy technicians.
• Participates in peer evaluation and evaluation of other pharmacy employees.
• Enters new orders under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Processes new prescriptions and refills.
• Puts cardexes in order and prints new profiles when necessary.
• Prepares labels manually or by computer for oral doses, injectables and large volume parenterals when necessary.
• Selects and prepares appropriate oral, topical and injectable medications for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions when applicable.
• Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.
• Fills, exchanges and credits unit-dose carts upon authorization of a pharmacist.
• Notifies pharmacists of returned doses.
• Returns usable stock to inventory.
• Stocks shelves and notes low stock items on stock reorder form.
• Prepacks bulk medication as needed.
• Inspects stock of assigned areas to ensure that medications are stored properly and are in date.
• Maintains physical appearance of department.
• Screens telephone calls and effectively communicates telephone messages to co-workers.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of two years of college with at least one general mathematics course preferred. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois. Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Qualifications

Pharmacy students currently enrolled in pharmacy school (PharmD program) are excluded from certification requirements. Must successfully complete and maintain in-house annual aseptic technique and cytotoxic agent handling and parenteral nutrition solution preparation certification. One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Benefits

Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life and disability, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Additionally, there are various voluntary benefits such as health savings accounts, dependent care assistance, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.25 - $36.38 hourly. Lurie Children’s also offers leadership incentives, tuition assistance, adoption benefits, and other wellness programs.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for the benefits package. Hourly employees may also qualify for differentials and leadership incentives.