By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will assist in processing medication and prescription orders ensuring that medications are promptly and safely delivered to patients. Checks and receives drug purchase orders, delivers medication to nursing units and conducts cassette exchange.
The Pharmacy Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician:

• Dispenses medication to fill prescription requests for inpatient Unit Dose Cassettes and SRAlab sites of care.
• Prepacks tablets, capsules, and liquids under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policy.
• Prepares and delivers injections and I.V. admixtures.
• Orders medications and supplies from wholesalers and other pharmaceutical sources, inspecting incoming merchandise for accuracy.
• Monitors stock for expiration dates, preparing returns for outdated drugs to wholesalers and manufacturers for credit.
• Maintains cleanliness of the Pharmacy and equipment.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required. Pharmacy students in good standing at an ACPE approved school of pharmacy are not required to be certified but must show proof of current enrollment.
• Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital based experience.
• Experience adding measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) preparation under pharmacist supervision.
• Strong mathematical ability to interpret prescription orders, dispense medication including compounding of tablets to liquid.
• Strong customer service and communication skills needed to interact with patients, coworkers, healthcare professionals, and vendors.
• Time management and multi-tasking ability required to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment to ensure timely delivery of daily cart and orders as needed.
• Demonstrated follow through, decision making, and analytical skills required to address discrepancies, missing medications and ordering new medications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Cerner and Talyst auto carousel, preferred.
• Ability to push delivery carts weighing up to 40 lbs., lift and stock items for delivery and inventory control.

Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.