Pharmacy Technician

KPH Healthcare Services3 months ago
Hoffman Estates, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Overview:

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician prepares medications, maintains the compounding area and equipment, and monitors inventory.

Responsibilities:

Job Duties:

  • Assists the pharmacist in maintaining federal, state and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps).
  • Performs IV admixtures sterility testing in accordance with policy, maintains appropriate documentation.
  • Assists the pharmacists in the preparation and labeling of medications as allowed by law.
  • Prepares sterile parenterals following appropriate aseptic technique and obtaining required checks by pharmacists.
  • Appropriate assembly of drugs and supplies by matching codes and quantities from the compounding document.
  • Correct labeling of product.
  • Checking the final product for the absence of particulate matter and container integrity.
  • Ensuring compounded product gets matched to the right delivery just prior to shipping.
  • Conducts quality control and sterility testing.
  • Assists the pharmacist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
  • Orders, receives and stores medications and supplies.
  • Performs physical inventories according to (P&Ps).
  • Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
  • Maintains and tracks DME and other equipment including cleaning and calibration activities.
  • Cleans work areas routinely in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Communicates appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Documents appropriately according to AristaCare P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (logs).
  • Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities education programs and department/branch meetings.
  • Serves as Process Owner as assigned.
  • Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

  • Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field.

Experience:

One year of IV experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Credential/Licensure Required:

  • Some states require a pharmacy technician certificate or license. Under no circumstances may a pharmacy technician mix medications or provide service without a licensed pharmacist present.
  • Current CPR certification required if involved with direct patient care.

Compensation

$21-22.25 per hour.

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

Required Skills

Sterility Testing
Quality Control
Documentation
Medication Preparation
IV Admixtures
Aseptic Technique
Inventory Management
Communication