Pharmacy Tech Infusion Full-time Rotating

The  Pharmacy Tech II  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of a registered pharmacist performs all technical duties associated with the daily operation of the dispensing areas; performs prescription-related unit dose-related and sterile product-related functions; performs manufacturing procedures that have been documented in the Department records.

Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician at advanced level.
• Prepares sterile compounds and IV admixtures for injection and infusion
• Competency to prepare sterile IV admixtures of biologics hazardous and chemotherapy medications where applicable.
• May work directly with patients to obtain medication histories
• Fosters a team environment by providing education and training to Pharmacy Tech and Tech II team members.
• Brings performance improvement ideas and/or participates in performance improvement initiatives
• Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures
• Meets quality and quantity requirements for new orders unit doses and IV mixtures
• Replenishes all hazardous drug supplies and tools
• Confirmation of accurate doses and calculations prior to compounding
• Responsible for automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) controlled substance manager inventory and discrepancy resolutions/investigations
• Advanced knowledge with automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) to troubleshoot such as: ability to move/reassign from one pocket to another (where applicable)
• Working knowledge and utilization of automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) optimization reports (not related to diversion) where appropriate
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Required:

• CPhT Certified or PTCB equivalent must be registered or become registered with the State of Illinois as a Pharmacy Technician within 90 days of hire or meets department skill level for technicians prior to 1/1/2008 certification requirement
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year technician experience
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or outpatient setting
• Proficient IV compounding experience
• Excellent critical thinking skills decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred:

• Hazardous Compounding trained
• Home Infusion Technician: Three (3) years Home Infusion or inpatient hospital experience; Associates Degree in healthcare related field

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time