What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registry-Pharmacy Tech position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?
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- Monitors stock for expiration dates, preparing returns for outdated drugs to wholesalers and manufacturers for credit.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.
- Reports directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations
- 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.
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.