Cook County, IL Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title
Pharmacy Technician TEAMSTERS LOCAL 743
LOCATION: Provident Hospital
SHIFT: ROTATE; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Weekend Rotation)
Job Summary
Under supervision, provides pharmaceutical care to all areas of Pharmacy Services including
Inpatient and Outpatient services.
Typical Duties
Gathers and delivers medications to/from patient care units
Fills and prepares Pyxis for patient specific medication needs
Prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents
Prepares stock requisitions and places stock in proper storage locations
Returns medications to stock
Rotates and inspects medications for expiration dates
Receives medications from the storeroom or outside delivery
Fills orders for par-stock replenishment, as needed
Prepares extemporaneous solutions and/or ointments, as needed
Prepares medications for unit-dose distributions
Answers and screens telephone calls for pharmacist, as needed
Troubleshoots problems related to Pyxis stations
Performs documentations, as instructed
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
One (1) year of full-time work experience in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician, is required.
Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) program or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute, is required. (Typing test may be administered)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Knowledge and familiarity with hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures and techniques
Effective interpersonal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staffand a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from other staff and supervisors
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Desire and ability to provide excellent patient service at all times
This position requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and lifting and moving heavy objects
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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