• Pharmacy Tech Non-Certified

    Rush University Medical Center (Oak Park, IL)


    Job Description

    Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

     

    Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

    Department: Pharmacy

    **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE 0.9)

    **Shift:** Rotating

    **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 11:30 PM)

     

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

     

    **Pay Range:** $16.48 - $25.96 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:

    Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling and labeling medications for patients in the Hospital. As patient care assignments dictate, the Technician 1 is responsive to the explicit need of all patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations.

    Responsibilities

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Required Job Qualifications:

    •Must be a high school graduate or equivalent

    •Must have applied for State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license

    •Individual must be willing to have completed PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) and or EXCPT certification before the next license renewal cycle (State of Illinois requirements)

    Preferred Job Qualifications:

    •1 year hospital experience

    •1 year retail pharmacy experience

    •Currently a pharmacy student

    •Graduated from an approved Pharmacy Tech Program

    •ACPE IV certification

    •Hazardous drug compounding certification

    Physical Demands:

    •Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds •Ability to stand for long periods of time (4+ hours) between breaks

    •Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

    •May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.

    Competencies:

    •Must be able to interpret and understand medical abbreviations.

    •Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Office products, Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT,MPI Pre-packer/labeling system, CII Safe, and RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.

    •Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications for non-sterile compounding and packaging.

    •Analyze problems and interpret analytical data.

    •Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.

    •Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.

    •Ability to work cooperatively.

    Qualifications

    •Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

    •Ability to set priorities and solve problems.

    •Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests.

     

    Rush 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.

     

    **Position** Pharmacy Tech Non-Certified

    **Location** US:IL:Oak Park

    **Req ID** 21994