Ingalls Memorial Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient - Full-Time, Rotate

Job Description Join us at the Forefront, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Pharmacy Technician with our Inpatient Pharmacy. In this role, the pharmacy technician will join a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where the team works together for a shared purpose. Pharmacy technicians at Ingalls Memorial Hospital play an essential role in the medication use process. They are responsible for compounding parenteral medications in a newly constructed clean room, process medication orders, refill automated dispensing cabinets and; ensuring patients have their medications when requested.

Under the direction of the pharmacy operations manager and the professional work direction of a pharmacist; the Pharmacy Technician will process medication orders, prepares and assists in the dispensing of medications; coordinates the timely processing and delivery of medication orders; and performs the specific functions required in the unit dose, parenteral and packaging areas. As a core member of the Pharmacy team, you will be expected to prepare technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Also, plays an integral role in the inventory and quality assurance activities

Essential Job Functions Fill medication orders accurately through our automated carousel-storage system.

• Process parenteral medication orders and prepare intravenous admixtures via an automated IV workflow system (DoseEdge)
• Process stock replacement requests for nursing and ancillary units

Prepackage tablets, capsules, liquids and other medications using our various packaging systems IV admixture preparation and compounding, including chemotherapy Order, receive and stock pharmacy medications and supplies Willing to work at multiple work locations as needed (off-site infusion center locations in Flossmoor and Tinley Park)

• Ensures compounding and newly structured areas and related equipment are cleaned, sanitized and maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures and USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
• Plans and performs the daily tasks required to provide department services under the direction of a pharmacist

Meet the needs of our patients and customers and strive to promote great service by responding in a courteous, positive and timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must hold current valid license as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois. Must hold a current valid pharmacy technician certification, except if grandfathered in General hospital experience as a licensed pharmacy technician is preferred. Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time (1.00) Shift: Rotate Work Location: Ingalls Memorial Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work a full- time, 40 hours weekly, night shift. Shift times will be rotating weekly and you will not be on-call. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Harvey campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday, and every other weekend

Why Join Us For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: Ingalls Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview:

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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