Pharmacy Technician II, Full Time

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• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all departments services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medication for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate areas. Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License or within 60 days upon receipt of submission to the state.

Note:

not applicable for those licensees that are pending licensure reinstatement due to disciplinary action.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Experience and Skills
• 1 year pharmacy technician experience (Retail/Ambulatory) Role Specific Responsibilities Pharmacy Operations
• Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computers systems, and operational programs.
• Maintains operational knowledge, competency and actively provides coverage on the following when needed:
• Centralized/Decentralized distributive pharmacy operations.
• USP Sterile compounding (797/800).
• Controlled Substance Handling.
• Participates in appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems.
• Maintains expertise in electronic health record system and be able to accurately interpret electronic records as needed.
• Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses. Prevents improver drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products.
• Performs oral and injectable compounding.
• Carries out special projects or assignments as directed by supervisor or manager.
• Properly process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department using approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill. Pharmacy Practice
• Facilitates medication safety practices by identifying and reporting potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications.
• Prepares and delivers medication in an accurate, safe, and timely manner. Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship
• Mentors new staff and assists with training. Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Accreditation
• Supports and participates in medication-use process improvements led by colleagues and peers.
• Supports regulatory compliance initiatives and supports institutional accreditation processes.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $16.56 - $24.84 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. For questions or more information about our openings, please email SIH Careers. SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports

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