Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
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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General Summary of Position Responsibility:
Selects and prepares medications fills exchanges and credits unitdose carts and processes drug orders. Answers and screens phone calls. Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.
Essential Job Functions:
Enters new orders under the direction of a pharmacist. Processes new prescriptions and refills. Puts cardexes in order and prints new profiles when necessary.
Prepares labels manually or by computer for oral doses injectables and large volume parenterals when necessary.
Selects and prepares appropriate oral topical and injectable medications for new medication orders unitdose carts and outpatient prescriptions when applicable. Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.
Fills exchanges and credits unitdose carts upon authorization of a pharmacist. Notifies pharmacists of returned doses. Returns usable stock to inventory.
Stocks shelves and notes low stock items on stock reorder form. Prepacks bulk medication as needed. Inspects stock of assigned areas to ensure that medications are stored properly and are in date.
Maintains physical appearance of department. Screens telephone calls and effectively communicates telephone messages to coworkers.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families coworkers and others.
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.
One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience preferred. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois.
Must be able to follow instructions accurately and be capable of following well organized work routine.
Must be able to learn and master the procedures and techniques necessary to operate the unitdose system.
Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to function within a team and to interact with tact and courtesy with all hospital employees and customers. Must complete an annual validation of aseptic techniques including handling of multipledispensed sterile bulk products.
Must have good mathematical skills in order to perform calculations make dilutions and maintain records.
Must be able to read write and speak English. Must have computer data entry skills or ability to learn computer data entry.
Must have good manual dexterity. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.
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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
Part-Time
