Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)

The pharmacy apprenticeship program is a joint program between RUSH University Medical Center and Malcolm X College. We are only accepting applications from current students in the Malcolm X College Pharmacy Program.

This is a part time position, 32 hours a week on a rotating schedule. Weekends and holidays are included.

A pharmacy technician license, or eligibility for the pharmacy technician license is required upon acceptance into the program.

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy,demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice is in a new technician training program while working as a licensed apprentices. The pharmacy apprentice exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.

2. Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.

3. Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.

4. Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:

a. Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.

b. Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).

1. Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.

2. Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.

3. Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).

4. Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.

5. Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:

a. Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.

b. Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.

1. Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.

2. Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.

3. Responsible for compliance with USP <797> and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:

a. Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.

b. Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products.

1. Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.

2. Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.

3. Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.

4. Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.

5. Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.

Other information:

• Currently accepted or enrolled at an accredited pharmacy technician training program

• Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.

• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.

• Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.

• Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.

• Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.

• Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required.

• Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences.

• Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required.

Preferred

• Attitude to learn and grow professionally

• Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 9918