Pharmacy Technician III
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description: Northwestern Memorial Hospital is hiring Pharmacy Technician III right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Illinois. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The following information in red applies only to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Physician Group applicants for staff level positions.
As part of completing the application process, you will be required to complete an online-assessment which will be sent to your e-mail following the submission of your resume. This questionnaire should take you approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. Please note that your application will not be considered until there is a finalized assessment on file. If you have previously taken this assessment, you will not be required to take it again. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.
Northwestern Lake Forest applicants will not be required to take the assessment at this time. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Illinois Pharmacy Technician License within first 60 days of hire; High School Diploma. Desired: Certified Pharmacy Technician; Completion of a Technician Training Program; Previous Experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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. Performs all Pharmacy Technician II duties as needed. Prepares medication orders for inpatients. Prepares prescriptions for outpatients. Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units. Schedules intravenous admixture solutions according to the patient's medical record. Reports any variance from the record to a pharmacist. Answers the telephone according to hospital policy. Screens the call to determine if the call should be handled by a pharmacist or a technician. Enters new drug orders and renewal/refill information into the computerized patient medication profile. Uses the computer system to assist in all dispensing and inquiry functions. Compares the patient medication bin with the pharmacy and nursing record. Returns unnecessary and/or outdated medication to the pharmacy. Reconciles use records and reports any discrepancies to a pharmacist. Receives, prepares, and distributes floor stock requisitions and requisitions for other clinical locations. Compounds dosage forms needed for dispensing to patients. Assists in maintaining adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas. Packages extemporaneous and STAT single doses of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Prepares and maintains the emergency medication systems. Prepares sterile products for administration to patients. Selects proper diluents and vehicles and determines the appropriate stability. Prepares cytotoxic agents for administration employing hospital and department aseptic and protective procedures. Plans and performs the daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist. Prepares and delivers narcotics and narcotic admixtures. Conducts narcotic perpetual inventories as directed. Meets quality and quantity requirements for new orders, unit doses, and IV admixtures. Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures. AA/EOE.
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This vacancy will be started on: Sun, 09 Sep 2012 08:19:21 GMT
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