at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 23, 2024, 7:17:36 PMClosing Date:Aug 7, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:10:00A.M.Shift End Time:6:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:Teamsters Local 743 Service Employees ProvidentPosting Salary:$23.183 - 28.130 - HOURLY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
Job Title
Pharmacy Technician TEAMSTERS LOCAL 743
LOCATION: Provident Hospital
SHIFT: ROTATE; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Weekend Rotation)
Job Summary
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, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
One (1) year of full-time work experience in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician, is required.
Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) program or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview)
Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute, is required. (Typing test may be administered)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, is preferred.
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 staffand 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 certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable... For full info follow application link.
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