Pharmacy Technician II

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Mattoon, IL

6d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Pharmacy Technician II are responsible for assisting Pharmacists in all aspects of pharmaceutical care including processing and distribution of all drug orders. Department: Pharmacy Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required Shift: 1st

Requirements

• High School
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years of hire) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (within 60 days of hire) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Responsibilities

• Answers the door and telephone. Assists customers with inquires, questions and concerns.
• Checks pharmacy stock for drugs that need to be reordered or labeled. Restocks IV room supplies and ER take home medication for Pyxis drawer.
• Completes General Employee Orientation, On-Line Interactive Education (OLIE), and All other Competency assessments related to the position of Pharmacy Technician.
• Is USP-797 Compliant: Including weekly IV samples, Monthly clean room samples and maintenance of clean room.
• Maintains a clean and uncluttered work environment.
• Makes required entries into ALL Pharmacy Technician Accountability Logs.
• Makes scheduled runs to the floor in a timely manner.
• Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs. (Both in pharmacy and Assigned Nursing Station).
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharm Tech Certification within 2 years of hire. (Exception: Pharmacist Students are not required by the state of IL to obtain Certification)
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharm Tech Licensure within 60 days of hire.
• Packages unit dose medications, makes medication bar code flags. Credits returned medications and re-shelves it in the proper location.
• Performs daily duties supporting clinical efforts including IV to Oral report, Pneumonia Vaccine, Coumadin log, etc.
• Prepares chemotherapy and T.P.N. orders.
• Prints batch labels as needed (i.e., irrigation, ER-home, etc.)
• Processes charges and credits of medications as appropriate.
• Processes departmental paperwork as needed.
• Processes IV orders. Prepares IVs using the proper aseptic technique.
• Processes medication orders accurately and in a timely manner. Files processed orders upon completion.
• Reconciles returned anesthesia narcotics.
• Restocks Pharmacy Crash Cart Boxes when received from Central Sterile.
• Restocks Pyxis units using the PARX system. Delivers meds to Pyxis units.

Benefits

• Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training
• professional and personal development programs
• generous tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees