What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY TECH REGISTRY position at Sinai Chicago?
About Sinai Chicago
Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Chicago is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing for dispensing unit dose medications and IV admixtures, medication delivery rounds to nursing units, medication charge/credits, ordering, receiving and checking drug inventory, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Adheres to all Hospital/Departmental Policies. Must be able to explain policy and procedures accurately.
- Accurately fills, checks and re-checks all orders (stats, unit dose, IVs, floor stock, etc. ) to prevent errors.
- Accurately labels all medications prior to pharmacist checking order. Does NOT dispense any medication without a pharmacist's approval.
- Fills all cart fill reports, crash carts, anesthesia drug kits, floor stock, and departmental requests daily as needed.
- Runs reports, fills below PAR report, maintains proper documentation.
- Coordinates buying efforts closely with the buyer to ensure adequate supplies are maintained.
- Prepackages medications as needed.
- Employee maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance and work area. Restock and rotate stock in unit-dose, IV admixture areas.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Safety and Infection Control (i.e. uses aseptic technique while preparingLVP, IVPB, TPN, PCA, Epidural, Chemos, etc) Policies and Procedures. Reports any unsafe/unsanitary practices and conditions to the director.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, general assembly meetings, teams, programs, committees, and functions as required.
- Displays ability to prioritize workload, strives to make good use of time; works to complete all tasks within time frames, recognizes when additional effort is needed and takes action without being asked, reports free time to supervisor; and assists others as requested.
- Consistently prepares narcotics and maintenance of proper record keeping.
- Is in compliance with Holy Cross Hospital Attendance Standards.
- Employee shows ability to work well under pressure in a busy atmosphere.
- Strives to improve recognized personal weaknesses; sets goals and works diligently to achieve them. Willingly accepts suggestions for improvements.
- Put away drug orders and maintain proper documentation.
- Maintains all pharmacy logs/records as defined by depart.policies and procedures (cart fill check list, refridge logs, etc)
- Completes other duties/projects as assigned by manager/director.
Education and Work Experience:
· High school diploma or GED.
· Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or 500 hours of pharmacy technician experience prior to 1/24/2024.
· Experience with IV mixtures and unit dose drug distribution (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:
· Proficient computer skills and ability to type 30 words per minute.
· Good writing and verbal communication skills
Certifications/Licenses:
· Illinois Pharmacy Technician license required.
· If license was issued after 1/1/2008, Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) is required within two years of licensure. Once certified, active certification must be maintained. Techs with student designation on their license are exempt from this requirement.
BENEFITS
PTO
403B
MED/DENTAL/VISION
