at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Apr 15, 2024, 3:46:34 PMClosing Date:Apr 25, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-time
Collective Bargaining Unit:RWDSU Local 200 PTECHSPosting Salary:$22.39- $27.57 HOURLY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
Cook County Health will seek to fill the positions by means of the Hiring Fair Process.
Note: Onsite interviews will be held at 1950 West Polk Street - 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. The only opportunity to interview for this position will be on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You must attend onsite at the Hiring Fair (and sit for an interview if qualified) to be considered for the position. Same-day contingent offers are made on a first-come, first serve basis, while vacancies remain.
As a reminder, please apply & bring your resume.
LOCATION: STROGER HOSPITAL - INPATIENT PHARMACY SERVICES
SHIFT: Various Shifts Available
Salary is commensurate with years of experience
JOB SUMMARYRWDSU 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.
Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois.
One (1) year of full-time work experience in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician.
Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) program or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
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
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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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... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
