PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT SERVICES - CERMAK

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this This job posting is ONLY for Agency Contract Workers who are currently working at CCH. You will be eligible for the position, location, department, and shift in which you are currently placed.

Please note that external applicants or individuals not currently under contract at CCH are not eligible for this opportunity.

By applying, you acknowledge that your application will be considered solely based on your current contract placement at CCH.

L OCATION: CERMAK

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY INPATIENT

SHIFT: CURRENT SHIFT BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE

Salary is commensurate with of years' experience

JOB SUMMARY RWDSU LOCAL 200
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 Official Transcripts 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. (Testing may be administered).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, is preferred.

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 staff and 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

VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ

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 A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License