Pharmacy Technician

$4,000 sign-on bonus

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.

*Variable shifts and every other weekend*

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

Automated Dispensing Units

• 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.

Labeling and Documentation

• Labels all medications according to pharmacy policy and procedures.
• Affixes cautionary statements and explanation labels as needed.
• Maintains complete and accurate logs/ records.

Inventory and Supplies

• 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• Rotates stock and disposes of outdated supplies according to pharmacy guidelines.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.

Equipment

• Operates all equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications and policy.
• Notifies Manager of needed repairs to prevent any further equipment damage.

Support Functions

• 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.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Illinois license for Pharmacy Technician
• Keyboarding experience.
• Numerical aptitude.
• Pharmacy Certification is required
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.

Internal applicants and RUSH transfers are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.