What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician II (Floater) - Pharmacy Practice, UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy position at uic?
The Pharmacy Technician II, Floater performs technical functions of drug distribution for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services under the direct supervision of licensed Clinical Pharmacists or Pharmacy Technician III and assists Pharmacists/Managers in the supervision of Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Externs. This position will float to the Ambulatory Pharmacies to maintain adequate staffing levels as required. The locations include: Dermatology Pharmacy, Mile Square Pharmacy, Oncology Pharmacy, Outpatient Care Center Pharmacy, Specialty Care Building Pharmacy, University Village Pharmacy, and Wood Street Mail Order Pharmacy.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Personnel
- Assist the Pharmacy Technician III in the daily functions of pharmacy operations as needed.
- Identify staffing and operational needs of pharmacy on a daily basis and communicate to the Pharmacy Technician III or Pharmacist on duty or Assistant Director.
- Assist in training other Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs as needed.
- Provide feedback to the Assistant Director, Pharmacy Manager, or Technician III for performance evaluation of Technicians and Pharmacy Externs if assigned.
Operations
- Maintain an organized drug distribution section of the pharmacy to maintain an efficient workflow system.
- Maintain an organized and proactive approach when processing prescriptions by actively communicating issues to the Pharmacist as needed.
- Work competently in various areas of pharmacy operation as needed.
- Assist the Pharmacist in any assigned program or area after completing training, as needed.
- Assess the needs and priorities of various work areas of the pharmacy throughout the day, and communicate them with Pharmacy Technician III, as needed.
- Assist in ordering and maintenance of inventory.
- Prepare, compound and label sterile and non-sterile preparations as necessary, including chemotherapeutic agents if applicable.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Technician III and Pharmacists.
- Fully participate in and support quality improvement initiatives and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Possess the knowledge and capability of navigating 3rd party insurance plans.
Communications
- Interact with Technicians, Pharmacists, Externs and Residents to maintain continuous and efficient workflow.
- Meet with Pharmacy Technician III, if applicable, and the Pharmacy Manager on a regular basis to identify and implement policies and procedures relevant to the operation of pharmacy.
- Demonstrate good communication skills as they relate to customer service in a clinical setting.
- Attendance and participation are required for scheduled meetings and in-services.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.