Pharmacy Tech

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and packages medications (oral and intravenous) for delivery to automated medication dispensing systems and/or designated medication areas using manual or automated packaging methods.

• Retrieves, counts, measures, and compounds drugs (sterile and non-sterile) under the direction of the Pharmacist using barcode technology.

• Delivers medications and supplies safely and accurately to the nursing unit, stock area and/or automated dispensing cabinet.

• Has a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department.

• Accurately fills automated medication dispensing systems.

• Matches medication to dispensing labels and selects appropriate components for dispensed product.

• Assists in inventory control of drug supplies and solutions for the pharmacy department.

• Performs inventory checks to help ensure stock does not fall below required levels, confirms items are properly stored, and reviews expiration dates to rotate or retrieve items according to their date.

• Checks pharmacy inventory and automated medication dispensing system stock for outdated and unused items.

• Returns discontinued and unused medication to pharmacy, re-stocking and/or disposal.

• Removes outdated items from pharmacy dispensing areas and automated medication dispensing systems.

• Demonstrates competency and adherence to all required elements of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters 795 and 797.

• Prepares all non-chemotherapy IV solutions including but not limited to Dialysate, Epidural, TPN and Investigational IV drugs.

• Places IV order (non-chemotherapy) with wholesaler and processes receipt and stocking of drugs when delivered.

• Orders, restocks and maintains IV room inventory (non-chemotherapy) and provides general maintenance of IV stock area, including monitoring of outdated drugs and beyond use dating.

• Processes basic drug orders through pharmacy wholesaler, receives and restocks medications once delivered.

• Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages. Responsible for intra-departmental communication.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Graduate from Pharmacy Technician Program preferred

Certification and Licensure

Pharmacy Technician Licensure required

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Certification through NHA required.

Skills and Abilities

Good interpretive/analytical skills for medication dosage calculations Basic computer skills

Good interpersonal skills

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered essential job function of the position with or without accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to feel, finger, handle, or grasp items for fine motor skills; reach with hands and arms, and talk/ hear. Must be able to crouch or squat to reach items. Push carts. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

Supervises

N/A

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women