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Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Specialty Pharmacy Medication Access, Full-time D

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Pharmacy Technician Specialist-Specialty Pharmacy Medication Access, Full-time Days

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Compensation The salary range for this position is $26.69 - $37.37 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)

$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description The

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Initiates and facilitates all drug purchasing for the pharmacy department.

Monitors stock levels; evaluates previous purchasing and utilization patterns and anticipates needs.

Maintains appropriate drug inventories.

Coordinates the receipt of all deliveries, restocks storage areas and rotates stock as necessary.

Develops and maintains sources and mechanisms to obtain drug supplies on an emergency basis interacting with local hospitals, pharmacies, alternative vendors, etc.

Facilitates all returns and credits of expired or unneeded drugs.

Takes appropriate action on drug recalls.

Processes inter-department billing. Performs monthly pharmacy unit inspections.

Prepares medications and floor stock for delivery to various hospital departments and nursing units.

Rectifies with vendors all problems associated with receipt of orders, back orders, shipping errors and incorrect pricing.

Maintains purchasing records including invoices, purchase orders, catalogs and historical records.

Prepares and distributes purchasing reports for the department.

Assists in maintaining the pharmacy technician schedule.

Assists in the development and training of new pharmacy technicians.

Proficient in performing all duties of a pharmacy technician, including sterile compounding of IV admixtures, injections and infusions.

Assists in weekly narcotic audits to ensure accurate narcotic record keeping.

Works with the pharmacy manager or director to identify areas of improvement in the workflow or inventory control of the pharmacy.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA

At least 2 years specialized or technical training

Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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