Pharmacy Technician II; Part-Time

Pharmacy Technician II (Part-Time) – Loretto Hospital

$20.64/hr – $20.64/hr

Loretto Hospital is a safety‑net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not‑for‑profit community‑focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient‑centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment.

By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Tech II to join our Pharmacy. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy tech II will assist in all aspects of pharmacy to deliver pharmaceutical care to the patients at Loretto Hospital.

• Assisting in drug distribution:
  Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in filling the medication orders and delivering the medications to the nursing stations in a timely manner. Assist with I.V. preparation and delivery, utilizing proper aseptic techniques. This aspect will also include the knowledge and/or ability to order from the various vendors used in the pharmacy, warehouse aspects, unit dose packaging, preparation of parenterals, filling errors, filing away of orders, after hour's pharmacy, floor stock, the hoods, crash cart exchange tray, answering the phones and crediting and returning medications.
• Assisting in product selection:
  Coordinate and purchase pharmaceuticals, handling credit returns, and prepare invoices. Checks all stock on a regular basis to identify and reorder outdated stock including supplies. Ensure that the stock is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer requirements. Ensures that the pharmacy is stocked with essential drugs and pharmaceuticals and performs related purchasing and receiving duties. Select vendors and directly inspect pharmaceutical items received.
  
  Assist in preparing required reports. Takes periodic inventory and reorder items as required. Prepares a daily stock out sheet and informs that staff of shortages, backorders, and recalls when necessary.
• Data entry:
  Enters orders under the direct supervision of the registered pharmacist with accuracy, with an acceptable rate of data entry, ability to calculate needed equations pertaining to medication, production of the daily patient monograph to the floors. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements as assigned by Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

• High School diploma or GED;
  Technician Certification is required if there is no experience. Must have 1‑2 years of hospital experience and/or training.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Tech (CPHT) required.
• Must have full working knowledge of the Meditech System.
• Must have basic knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt any situation.
• Must have good people skills and can think logically.
• Must be self‑driven and motivated.

For purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training,…