Location: Chicago, IL
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 (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)
Summary: The Pharmacy Technician III assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing the duties described in the Technician II position description as well as serving as a role model for other technicians through added responsibilities, specialization in technician pharmacy practice, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in managing pharmacy purchasing and drug and supply.
- Sources new pharmacy medications and pharmacy specific supplies.
- Coordinates all supply chain operations for purchasing and receiving pharmaceuticals, with demonstrated cost and inventory turn improvements on year to year analysis.
- Assists with monthly review of pharmacy storeroom medication expense and trending items with increased expense.
- Coordinates purchasing of medications on the formulary, including adjusting par levels and finding suitable alternatives in times of drug shortages.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license.
- Individual must have PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification.
- At least 6 months of previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Previous hospital purchasing experience is preferred.
- Two years of college training or its equivalent.
- 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.
- This position requires up to 10% travel. Employee needs to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
Competencies:
- Storeroom ordering.
- Recalls; processing, segregating and removing from inventory/ADCs.
- Must meet the competency requirements of a Pharmacy Tech II.
- Competency demonstrated and ability to train others in at least seven of the tasks below:
- Hazardous drug identification and handling.
- Fluids ordering/restocking.
- Narcotics/Controlled Substance receive, send, return, expire transactions and report running.
• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
• Accountable for his/her actions, progress, and development.
• Attention to detail to provide high-quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload.
• Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequent.
• Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.
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.
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