Pharmacy Technician Sr

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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). 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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). 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/Skills/Abilities: 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). 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.

Benefits

At Lurie Children’s, we offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Pay

Pay Range: $22.25-$36.38 Hourly

Schedule

At Lurie Children’s, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various Voluntary Benefits Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program