What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician- Registry position at Rush Copley Medical Center?
Position Summary: Under the technical direction of a registered Pharmacist, performs a variety of clerical functions and duties relating to the distribution of medications and other functions of Pharmacy Services.
Position Performance Area/Expectations
Medication Preparation for Distribution
Position Performance Area/Expectations
Medication Preparation for Distribution
- Completely and accurately fills all orders within the requested time frame.
- Accurately and completely prepares unit dose tablets, capsules, and oral liquids.
- Accurately and completely prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapy and hyperalimentation, abiding to aseptic technique.
- Properly maintains IV cleanroom per policies and procedures.
- Ensures Pharmacist checks each order before distribution.
- Has authority to transport medication(s) throughout organization including off campus locations
- Maintains adequate stock levels in order to prevent shortages; does not overstock.
- Completely and accurately refills the units within the assigned time frame.
- Follows through when discrepancies are discovered, according to policies and procedures.
- Labels all medications according to pharmacy policy and procedures.
- Affixes cautionary statements and explanation labels as needed.
- Maintains complete and accurate logs/ records.
- Checks expiration dates on all dated supplies.
- Rotates stock and disposes of outdated supplies according to pharmacy guidelines.
- Reorders medication and supplies to prevent shortages; does not overstock.
- Operates all equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and policy.
- Notifies Manager of needed repairs to prevent any further equipment damage.
- Reviews patient charges from code blue box and adjusts promptly and accurately.
- Answers phone inquiries promptly and courteously.
- Triages requests from nurses.
- Utilizes EPIC to complete job functions.
- High School Diploma
- Illinois license for Pharmacy Technician
- Keyboarding experience.
- Numerical aptitude.
- Pharmacy Certification is required
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
Salary : $25