Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Specialty Drug Solutions Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour 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. Summary The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling, and labeling medications for patients in the Medical Center. As patient care assignments dictate, the technician I is responsive to the explicit need of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations are exercised. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information High school diploma/GED required. Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois. Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024. Listed below is the required training program/hours that need to be completed ACPE/ASHP accredited training -500 hours of on the job training that covers items 1-6 of Section 17.1 of the PPA Items 1-6 1.The duties and responsibilities of the technicians and pharmacists. 2.Tasks and technical skills, policies, and procedures. 3.Compounding, packaging, labeling, and storage. 4.Pharmaceutical and medical terminology. 5.Record keeping requirements. 6.The ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations. -500 hours of training (work experience and didactic) outlined in section 1330.215 of the rules Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or ability to achieve by second license renewal. Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data. Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills. Accountable for own actions, progress, and development. Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs. This position may require up to 10% travel. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the ""core"" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Preferred Qualifications -Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. This job operates in a professional office setting: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Responsibilities Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder. Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration. Uses available print and online references as appropriate. Understands the pharmacy workflow for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fill and batches. Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal. Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels. Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations. Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW). Appropriately labels all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.