Pharmacy Tech 2 Certified - Inpatient

Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Pharmacy Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 4 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:30:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.Summary:The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties as assigned in fulfilling the needs of the Inpatient Pharmacy and the Medical Center. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified will staff in areas requiring specialty training and technical skills, including sterile medication preparation. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician 2 certified exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.Responsibilities:--- Preparing sterile intravenous medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.--- Maintaining a sterile environment to prevent contamination during the compounding process.--- Properly labeling and packaging compounded medications for distribution.--- Managing inventory of compounding supplies and medications, including ordering and restocking.--- Performing quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and safety of compounded medications.--- Keeping accurate records of all compounding activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.--- Performs specialized Inpatient Pharmacy work in the organization Inpatient Pharmacy areas such as in the following areas:IV compounding, Chemotherapy, OR pharmacy or Pediatrics.--- Maintain or establish fundamental knowledge and understanding in the following areas:a. Basic Pharmacy Knowledge:i. Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.ii. Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.iii. Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels: i. Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.ii. Identification and differentiation of different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).iv. Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately, including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, and pharmaceutical dose calculations.b. Regulatory:i. Compliance with USP regulations related to compounding, repackaging, labeling and delivery of medications including but not limited to USP 795, 797 and 800.ii. Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.iii. Maintain competencies for all areas worked.i. Includes initial competency and annual competency requirements.c. Technologyi. Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to BD Logistics, medication carousels, EPIC, RxVerify and temperature reports as needed for assigned duties.ii. Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates, opening service tickets).iii. Facilitate optimal performance of pharmacy equipment, including, opening service tickets, troubleshooting, triaging issues or escalating concerns to pharmacy leadership team.d. Policies and Proceduresi. Act in accordance with published policy and procedure documents.ii. Reference policy and procedure documents as needed.e. Workflowsi. Ability to complete responsibilities as stated on task list.ii. Ability to differentiate and prioritize patient and Pyxis specific medication refills.iii. Executing accurate and timely delivery of medications according to priority.iv. Maintain inventory appropriately.i. Frequent stock rotation.ii. Maintain temperature specific medication storage.iii. Maintain PAR levels in central and satellite pharmacy locations.iv. Perform outdates and inventory counts as appropriate.v. Training new employees as needed.--- Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification.--- Attends department meetings as scheduled.--- Performs other duties as assigned.Required Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment or related field.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Ability to use telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessaryPhysical Demands:
  • Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
  • May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.Behavioral and leadership Responsibilities
    • Demonstrates adaptability, manages work, communication, professional knowledge, technical skills, maintains competencies and continuous learning.
    • Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
    • Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
    • Exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectationsRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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