Pharmacy Technician Various Positions
Pharmacy Technician Various Positions
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
Job Description
Various roles are available and is dependent on the candidates prior experience and area of interest. Will determine placement during the prescreening phone interview.
Pharmacy Technician Ladder:
Senior
- Selects prepares and/or compounds nonintravenous medications for patients under the direction of a registered pharmacist.
- Follows aseptic technique and procedures for handling nonhazardous and hazardous medications according to USP 795 and USP 800 regulations.
- Fills medication carts and delivers medications to patient care areas.
- Fills automated dispensing machines in patient care areas.
- Prepackages bulk medications into unit dose packages as needed.
IV Specialist
- Selects prepares and/or compounds intravenous medications for patients under the direction of a registered pharmacist.
- Follows aseptic technique and procedures for handling nonhazardous and hazardous medications according to USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.
- Cleans hoods and calibrates pumps according to established procedures.
- Assist pharmacist with medication preparation during codes.
IV Chemotherapy Specialist
- Selects prepares and/or compounds nonintravenous and intravenous antineoplastic (chemotherapy) medications under the direction of a registered pharmacist
- Follows aseptic technique and procedures for handling nonhazardous and hazardous medications according to USP 795 USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.
Additional duties for all roles:
- Orders receives and monitors drug inventories.
- Follows all pharmacycontrolled medication policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities of the department.
- Triages calls and electronic pharmacy information system messages.
- Assists with the work activities and training of new pharmacy technicians.
- Participates in peer evaluation of other pharmacy employees
- Adheres to all hospital departmental and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Completes all assigned mandatory education and competencies on an annual basis.
- Rotate through various work areas of the pharmacy and shifts
- Required to work weekends and holidays
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of two years of college with at least one general mathematics course preferred. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois. Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Must be able to read write and speak English. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to function within the team concept and interact with tact and courtesy with all hospital employees and customers. Must have good manual dexterity. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to left at least 10 pounds.
Work Schedule:
- Multiple shift opportunities
- New hires typically start on evening shift first until day shift openings become available
May need to cover overnight shift when dedicated overnight technicians have PTO. Shifts are filled with volunteers first and are then assigned by seniority.
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Pay Range
$21.00$32.55 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
