The Pharmacy Tech reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
This position will be for 5 8 hours shifts.
Home Infusion hours are MF 830a5p
Position will have oncall responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares sterile intravenous and subcutaneous preparations in compliance with USP<797> guidelines using aseptic technique.
- Manages and maintains the integrity of the cleanroom environment per policy and best practices.
- Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations in order to confirm accurate sterile compounds.
- Fulfills patient orders which include drugs and supplies per delivery ticket.
- Arranges timely delivery to patients home while working with third party courier services. Conducts quality control activities centered on coldchain delivery logistics.
- Assists in inventory procurement storage and management along with verifying the safety and integrity of products received.
- Organizes medical records such as delivery tickets and compounding records so as to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Identifies and reports medicationrelated incidences and equipment failures.
- Works within various software programs that support the operations of the department.
- Collaborates with Pharmacists to achieve positive patient care outcomes.
- Provides highquality customer service to patients vendors and members of the healthcare team.
- Supports the quality improvement initiatives of the team which may include programs aimed at medication and supply stewardship.
- Participates in oncall responsibilities as scheduled.
- Completes annual and ongoing professional competencies as required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications :
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA required for all licensed after 2008 (within 6 months of hire or sooner if required by IL pharmacy practice act)
Preferred:
- One year or more of related work experience demonstrating familiarity with routines and procedures customary to the position.
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime