Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician III SP PRN reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of a registered pharmacist performs all technical duties associated with the daily operation of the dispensing areas; performs prescription related unit dose related and sterile product related functions; performs manufacturing procedures that have been documented in the Department records.  Performs all Pharmacy Technician II duties as needed.

Scheduling

• 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.
• Shifts: Rotating with a combination of both day and evening shifts
• Holiday Commitment: 1 winter & 1 summer holiday

Responsibilities:

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Schedules intravenous admixture solutions according to the patients 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 Returns unnecessary and/or outdated medication to the pharmacy.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.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• This position assists in maintaining emergency carts inventory and controlled substances records.  Accurate completion of responsibilities is essential to an efficient errorfree drug distribution system.

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Illinois licensure Pharmacy Technician Student License (IDFPR)
• Currently enrolled in Pharmacy school and considered a Student Pharmacist

Preferred:

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

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Casual work, Relief, Summer holiday, Remote job, Shift work, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Day shift, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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