Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

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Pharmacy Technician

• Inpatient

Department: Pharmacy

• CFH_10_20

Usual Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: No

Job Category: Pharmacy

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 42520

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Yes

Education Requirements: Not Indicated

Shift: Night

Location: Urbana, IL

Holiday Requirements: Yes

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patients of Carle Foundation Hospital, Kirby and Hoopeston Hospitals, and all Carle Enterprise locations that might use medications. Perform technical tasks such as filing, compounding, reconstitution, labeling, and delivery.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

None Required

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 (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 or 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accurately and safely prepare and label chemotherapy drugs for administration. PRN Technicians are not required to complete this task

• Accurately fill and deliver Omnicell restock lists.

• Assist in developing and maintaining training materials as needed.

• Assist in special projects not requiring clinical decision-making capacity as assigned by the Director.

• Enter and process new prescriptions and refills. Fill medication orders in an accurate and timely manner, including new or lost doses, floor stock replacement items, unit dose cart, outpatient and take-home prescriptions.

• 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 miscellaneous non-sterile compounding.

• 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. PRN Technician's are not required to complete this task

• Prepare parenteral nutrition solutions, provide pertinent laboratory information to the pharmacist when assigned. PRN Technicians are not required to complete this task

• Prepare various batch IV products to support patient care needs utilizing the batch compounder as appropriate. PRN Technicians are not required to complete this task

• Prepares and delivers enteral nutritional supplements to patient care areas. Maintains enteral records and billing functions.

• Provide services to the Operating Room staff from the OR medication room.

• Refers customers and calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.

• Restock and replace various trays and kits used throughout the facility.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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