Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
Department: Pharmacy - Inpatient
Shift: 4th (Rotating)
Specialty:
Job Number: 2023-3143
Date Posted: 08/18/2023
Position Type: Pharmacy
Job Qualifications:
RUSH University Medical Center
Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
The pharmacy apprecticeship program is a joint program between RUSH University Medical Center and Malcolm X College. We are only accepting applications from current students in the Malcolm X College Pharmacy Program.
This is a part time position, 32 hours a week on a rotating schedule. Weekends and holidays are included.
A pharmacy technician licene, or eligibility for the phamracy technician license is required upon acceptance into the program.
General Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice is in a new technician training program while working as a licensed apprentices. The pharmacy apprentice exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.
Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
Responsible for compliance with USP <797> and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:
Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.
Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products.
Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
Education and Experience:
Required
Currently accepted or enrolled at an accredited pharmacy technician training program
Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required.
Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required.
Preferred
Attitude to learn and grow professionally
Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work:
Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary..
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a not full time position. Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends. As noted above, once the apprentice becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly. In addition, apprentices are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It's possible that full time work may be available if the apprentice is interested.
AA/EEO Statement
Rush University Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.