Pharmacy Tech - Carle Foundation Hospital : Job Details

Overview Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders and to perform other pharmacy service duties as required. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS None specified CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Pharmacy Technician License Illinois; Must submit proof of IDFPR application upon hire date to be eligible for 60 day allowance to obtain license within 60 days and Certified Pharmacy Technician (NHA) For pharmacy technicians licensed after December 31, 2007. Must be certified within two (2) years of licensure acquired date. Exempt: Anyone enrolled in a first professional degree program in pharmacy and designated a student pharmacist by IDFPR within 2 years or Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) For pharmacy technicians licensed after December 31, 2007. Must be certified within two (2) years of licensure acquired date. Exempt: Anyone enrolled in a first professional degree program in pharmacy and designated a student pharmacist by IDFPR within 2 years. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Experience in retail operations, prescription processing, and computer entry. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Typing skills of 30 WPM; good communication skills, both written and verbal. Responsibilities Accurately and safely prepare and label chemotherapy drugs for administration. Accurately fill and deliver Omnicell restock lists. Actively supports the mission, goals and objective of the hospital and pharmacy department Answers, places and transfers telephone calls in a courteous manner. Identifies self by name and location. Assist in special projects not requiring clinical decision-making capacity as assigned by department leadership. Assists in training new staff and helps other areas when needed. Calculates appropriate medication doses based on patient's age: adult, pediatric, neonate, geriatric and adolescent. Completes specials projects correctly and on time. Fill medication orders in an accurate and timely manner, including new or lost doses, floor stock replacement items, unit dose, etc Perform miscellaneous billing functions, including patient charging and crediting, nursing unit charges, and controlled substance charging through manual entry into the computer, or with bar code reader. Perform monthly inspection of assigned nursing units and pharmacy area for expired or otherwise unusable drugs, and provide proper storage and accurate inventory. Prepare IV products using aseptic technique and applying proper labeling; perform non-sterile compounding. Restock and replace various trays and kits used throughout the facility. Returns medications to stock and reorder medication if needed. Safely uses departmental equipment and disposes of waste in the proper containers. Able to locate MSDS Sheets online. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].