at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician II - Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Pharmacy Technician II - Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Hiring Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024074
Posting Close Date: May 31, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
The University of Illinois at Chicago offers a competitive, comprehensive benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life, disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes vacation, holiday and sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. All Pharmacy Technicians are licensed Civil Service positions represented by the SEIU Technical, Local 73 union.
Description:
Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, a unit within the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UIC College of Pharmacy, is experiencing growth and is currently seeking qualified Pharmacy Technicians to join our diverse team of professionals. These level II positions play an important role in serving the patients, employees, and students of UIC and UI Health.
We're seeking individuals who embody dependability, flexibility, self-motivation, and a commitment to excellence in pharmacy service. If you're a high-performing Pharmacy Technician with the skills and drive to excel, come join our team of dedicated and caring pharmacy staff who demonstrate our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE). Our pharmacies are fast paced and dynamic environments which rely on the teamwork of staff to provide the highest levels of patient care and service.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II will perform technical job functions and responsibilities which optimize safe and efficient medication preparation and delivery to our customers.
Filling outpatient prescriptions
preparing sterile compounds for take home and clinic use,
providing excellent customer service to all,
entering prescription orders into a computerized system,
filling prescriptions, maintaining inventory, cash register/point of sale transactions,
assisting in maintaining an efficient workflow,
navigating complex processes and systems,
understanding and acting in accordance with the laws pertaining to confidentiality,
basic pharmaceutical compounding skills (sterile and non-sterile),
related tasks and projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
2. Any one of the following that equals six (6)months:
A. Successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
OR
B. Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Previous retail pharmacy experience
Non-sterile and sterile compounding experience
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
