The University of Chicago Medical Center
Advanced Pharmacy Technician, Full Time - Night
The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Advanced Pharmacy Technician
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician in the Inpatient Pharmacy. As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician you will be supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do. This department is responsible for the provision of safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution and reliable pharmaceutical care to a variety of patient populations. In this role the Advanced Pharmacy Technician performs all operational dispensing duties including, but not limited to, controlled substances, investigational drugs, or pharmacy purchasing. These duties are performed in compliance with the departmental policies and procedures providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patients at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. Essential Job Functions Assures safe, accurate, and timely pharmaceutical care and medication delivery. Assists other pharmacy technicians as needed. Prepares and delivers investigational drugs, controlled substances (including insulin products) and drugs utilized in the OR. Maintains controlled substance inventories. Supports all pharmacy operations and distributive systems. Prepares IV additives utilizing robotic IV preparation systems. Answers phone calls in a courteous manner. Performs other duties assigned. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license. Experience and training as defined by one of the following qualifications: Minimum of at least 5 years' experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician. Graduation from an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, with at least 2 years of experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician. Minimum of at least one year experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician at UCMC, with above average scores on all UCMC employee evaluations, and no disciplinary actions in the last 12 months (except time & attendance). Experience in Pharmacy Clean Room. Knowledge and proficiency with hospital operations and pharmacy practices and procedures, medications and medical supplies. Computer entry skills and ability to accurately type at 35 WPM. Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently with attention to detail, perform mathematical computations, and oversee the work of others. IV compounding experience. Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) Shift: Nights Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the nights and you will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will rotate during the week, Monday-Friday and every other weekend. Why Join Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician in the Inpatient Pharmacy. As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician you will be supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do. This department is responsible for the provision of safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution and reliable pharmaceutical care to a variety of patient populations. In this role the Advanced Pharmacy Technician performs all operational dispensing duties including, but not limited to, controlled substances, investigational drugs, or pharmacy purchasing. These duties are performed in compliance with the departmental policies and procedures providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patients at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. Essential Job Functions Assures safe, accurate, and timely pharmaceutical care and medication delivery. Assists other pharmacy technicians as needed. Prepares and delivers investigational drugs, controlled substances (including insulin products) and drugs utilized in the OR. Maintains controlled substance inventories. Supports all pharmacy operations and distributive systems. Prepares IV additives utilizing robotic IV preparation systems. Answers phone calls in a courteous manner. Performs other duties assigned. Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license. Experience and training as defined by one of the following qualifications: Minimum of at least 5 years' experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician. Graduation from an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, with at least 2 years of experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician. Minimum of at least one year experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician at UCMC, with above average scores on all UCMC employee evaluations, and no disciplinary actions in the last 12 months (except time & attendance). Experience in Pharmacy Clean Room. Knowledge and proficiency with hospital operations and pharmacy practices and procedures, medications and medical supplies. Computer entry skills and ability to accurately type at 35 WPM. Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently with attention to detail, perform mathematical computations, and oversee the work of others. IV compounding experience. Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) Shift: Nights Work Location: Hyde Park Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the nights and you will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will rotate during the week, Monday-Friday and every other weekend. Why Join Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.