Swedish Hospital (Part of Northshore)
March 31, 2023
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Address
Chicago, IL
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Download iCal FileSwedish Hospital (Part of Northshore) - Pharmacy Tech 1 - Part Time: Helps the pharmacists prepare the medication for final dispensing and to carry out other pharmacy related functions as directed by the Pharmacists.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.
Prepares, fills and labels medications for final dispensing authorization by the Pharmacists.
Prepares the unit dose accurately according to the refill list, for Pharmacists final authorization and fill the automated medication station in timely manner.
Makes Pharmacy rounds to nursing units according to schedule, and prepares medications for transportation rounds.
Performs various pharmacy-related tasks to help maintain pharmacy efficiency and organization.
Complies with patient quality standards.
PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Prepares medication according to label instructions. Have clear understanding of all age group of patients and their medication preparation.
ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION:
Computer system access is assigned based on manager’s access level request and on the minimum necessary as described in this job description. The system administrator or manager of the department that has ownership of system/module gives approval for level of access. See Computer system Access control policy.
QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
One year experience as technician trainee or certificate from accredited institution preferred. Person should be able to understand drugs, disease states, pharmacology, infection control and pharmacy law.
One year experience in a hospital environment preferred.
Skills needed: Basic math skills, as well as interpersonal communication skills to work well with people and follow directions.
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Minimum requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
Currently licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Pharmacy Technician certification training preferred
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
N/A
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal -Pharmacists and other hospital employees.
External -Outpatients and other pharmacies.
Date posted
Jan 5, 2023
Date updated
Jan 5, 2023