Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Casual/As Needed

Company: Advocate Health
Location: Cudahy
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years, or
  • Pharmacy Technician Certified (CPhT) issued by the National Healthcare Association needs to be obtained within 2 years.Education Required:
    • High School Graduate.Experience Required:
      • No experience required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
        • Good mathematics skills.
        • Attention to details.
        • Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
        • Basic computer skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
          • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
          • Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the work day.
          • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force.This 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.

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