Pharm Tech 2 - CMH Pharmacy
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary:
To assist pharmacists in accurately and aseptically preparing and
dispensing medications, as well as correctly entering and
processing medication charges and credits throughout the hospital
information system.
Qualifications:
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) Certified as Pharmacy
Technician (CPhtT) per state or federal regulations. upon hire
and
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential
functions of the position.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required English Skills Other: Advanced technical/clinical reading,
writing, & oral skills.Communication Skills Ability to respond
appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety
of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate
only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal
informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful
demeanorComputer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word
processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.
Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.MS
Office Apps
Essential Functions:
- Assists pharmacists in accurately and aseptically preparing and
dispensing medications.* The technician assists pharmacists in
accurately and aseptically preparing, filling, compounding,
labeling and dispensing medications including all IV medications.
The incumbent presents the final product to a pharmacist for review
and approval before the medication is dispensed from the pharmacy.*
The technician is responsible for filling and distributing
controlled substances per policy and procedure.* The incumbent must
be a team player since the position interacts with all positions
within the department. The incumbent is expected to move from work
area to work area to facilitate the smooth workflow of the
pharmacy. The incumbent is to do any task required by the
supervisory personnel or staff pharmacists for the good of the
pharmacy. This team player philosophy is carried throughout the
hospital as the technician aids in the delivery of medications from
the pharmacy to the patient care areas* The technician consistently
checks boards, mailboxes and e-mail for new departmental
communications.* The technician high accuracy with respect to all
areas of work. Seeks additional responsibility. Actively exhibits
initiative, therefore not requiring constant supervision.* The
technician is able to prioritize workflow and understands the
critical timing issue of IV meds ordered.
- Has a thorough understanding of the pyxis medstation system,
pharmacy patient profile systems, compounding medications and
preparation of iv's knowledgeable of different equipment used in
the preparation of medications.* The incumbent has a thorough
understanding of the Omnicell Medstation System. This includes, but
not limited to, pending new meds, filling labels off the printer,
filling and loading meds at the Omnicell stations, filling Stock
Low/Stock Out reports, refilling of bulk medications, crediting
returned meds, discharges, etc.* The incumbent assists the IV
pharmacist in accurately and aseptically preparing intravenous
admixtures in the sterile laminar air flow hoods of the IV
pharmacy. This position must accurately calculate, measure syringes
and prepare labels for medications to be drawn up for intravenous
admixture use. The incumbent presents the final product with all
calculations and materials used to the IV pharmacist for review and
approval before the medication is removed from the pharmacy.* The
technician aseptically prepares IV medications, such as
antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition, large and small volume
IV's, etc. in laminar air flow hoods. The incumbent must also be
able to prepare chemotherapeutic agents in the vertical flow hood.
The technician completes competency requirements prior to
deadlines, as outlined in policies and/or legal requirements.* The
technician must be knowledgeable of different equipment used in the
preparation of medications. This position is responsible for
regular cleaning maintenance of laminar air flow hoods &
documentation of this and quality audit data.* The technician plays
an active role in the orientation and training of other pharmacy
personnel.* The technician must, at the completion of training,
take and pass the Omnicell and distribution certification tests.*
This position will be responsible for the accurate processing of
charges and credits to inpatients and outpatients using the
hospital computer system. Filing of department documents,
medication orders, and extemporaneous charges are necessary to
allow for prompt access of these records.* The incumbent must have
a thorough understanding of computer functions needed. Some of
these functions include: filling of labels, making labels for
preparations, looking up patient profile, and problem solving.
- Maintains daily reports and stock inventories. Make stock meds
as needed. Accurately fills exchange carts and baskets for other
departments. Insures fill area is well stocked at all times.* This
position accurately distributes medications to eac
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health
participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security
Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland
Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization. - For more information:
human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or
religious exemption will be permitted.
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