Pharmacy Technician PRN at Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc – Hillsboro, Illinois

The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can only legally be performed by a registered pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy of Hillsboro Health to continually improve our performance to those we serve.
• Procures and distributes drug orders by provider request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified timeframe.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures and protocols and within specific timeframe.
• Maintain patient profiles accurately by promptly entering new orders and changes from providers.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
• Manages Pyxis MedStation.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the department.
• Participates in improvement activities that affect the pharmacy inventory and cost.
• Maintains competency required for current job title/position.
• Prepares intravenous sterile preparations and chemotherapy once appropriately trained.
• Perform patient interviews face-to-face or by phone, as needed, to obtain an accurate medication history to aid in the Admission Medication Reconciliation Process.
• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified times.
• Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff.
• Effectively communicates with providers, nurses, pharmacists, hospital personnel, and patients.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems.
• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.
• Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, rehabilitation and skilled-nursing patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Hospital and IV compounding experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid technician licensure through the State of Illinois.
• Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard).
• May require medium lifting and carrying light loads (not more than 25 lbs.) and stooping or kneeling.
• Walking or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is sometimes necessary.
• Must be able to physically operate the equipment used in the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, air-conditioned environment
• Low level noise

PRN BENEFITS

Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours