at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician I Intern - Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician I Intern - Pharmacy
Hiring Department: Hospital Pharmacy
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025204
Posting Close Date: June 12, 2024
Position Number: CF2051,CF2052
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full time, 40 hours per week, rotating schedule position which is and benefits eligible position. The hourly rate for this position is $18.11 per hour. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; 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.
Description:
Performance of pharmacy technical functions for UI Hospital Pharmacy Services under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacists.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Preparation of medication orders for unit dose and intravenous admixture.
Select the correct medication or medical supply from stock based on a physician order.
Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic techniques.
Compound and reconstitute drug products on a timely basis, and document all the necessary information for their preparation.
Demonstrate safe and effective handling of hazardous medication in preparation techniques and disposal.
Label the medication in accordance with Departmental Standards and Policy and Procedures.
Prepare pediatric dilution when required.
Repackage the appropriate amount of medication.
Record all necessary information for the preparation and control of extemporaneous packaging.
Dispose of all needles, syringes, and pharmaceutical waste in the appropriate container.
Maintain the integrity of the laminar flow hood through routine cleaning, changing of the pre-filters, and adhering to all preparation procedures.
Distribution of medication.
Transport medications and admixtures to the assigned pharmacy or nursing unit and place in the correct storage area.
Fill and maintain Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinet System (AMC) as necessary.
Collect, fill, and deliver approved patient specific medications to assigned patient care areas and place in the correct storage area.
Acquire drugs from other satellites or locations when necessary.
Completion of all training and homework projects.
Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment.
Routine cleaning of all areas of pharmacy including counters, shelves, computer monitors, computer keyboards, unit-dose medication drawers, carts, AMC, conference room, and break area.
Shelving books, clearing clutter from counters, and keeping the pharmacy neat and orderly.
Maintaining and replenishing supplies.
Assisting in the perpetual inventory of controlled substances as assigned.
Assisting in the maintenance of minimum acceptable inventory and a maximum turnover of drugs, monitoring and removing expired drugs from inventory.
Processing AMC rejects, and returning medications not administered to patients to inventory.
Answer telephone promptly and courteously in accordance with UI CARE standards. All calls should be answered by the second ring.
Other related duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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.
