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At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), 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.
As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services.
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.
ResponsibilitiesRoles and 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 programsMaintains operational expertise and competency and actively provides coverage of at least two of the following:Central/distributive pharmacy operationsSterile compoundingDecentral/Automated Dispensing Cabinet delivery pharmacy operationsControlled Substance HandlingAND at least one of the following:
Quality Assurance & USP SamplingMedication HistoryPurchasing and Inventory Management-OR-Maintains knowledge of the following:Central/Distributive PharmacyIV Room/Sterile CompoundingDecentral/Automated Dispensing Cabinet delivery pharmacy operationsControlled substance handlingAND
Performs primary job function as Medication History technicianParticipates 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 compoundingCarries out special projects or assignments as directed by supervisor or managerProperly 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 medicationsPrepares and delivers medication in an accurate, safe, and timely manner
Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship
Mentors new staff and assists with trainingPrecepts and mentors pharmacy student rotations and actively engages in student learning experiences, if applicableSupports pharmacy residency experience, if applicableDetermines and finalizes competency
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. QualificationsEducation
High School Diploma or equivalentLicenses and Certification
Illinois Pharmacy Technician LicenseCertified Pharmacy TechnicianExperience and Skills
Required:
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skillsFlexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessaryAbility to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customersAbility to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and work independentlyAbility to identify, mitigate, and assist in resolving pharmacy operational or program issuesKnowledge of medical terminologyMust be able to read, write, and speak conversational EnglishBasic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft officePreferred:
Ability to teach pharmacy technician studentsProficiency in hospital computer system technology and automationKnowledge and competence in aseptic techniques, hazardous drug compounding and USP 795, 797, and 800 standards (if applicable)Knowledge and competence in the medication reconciliation processOptions Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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