Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician at advanced level.
Leads performance improvement initiatives
Liaison between pharmacy and other departments
Assists with/coordinates pharmacy technician schedule, services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision making/problem solving
Fosters a team environment by providing education and training
Maintains documentation of completion for media fill and fingertip testing
Participates in site meetings (i.e. Drug Shortage, huddles, staff meetings)
Responsible for controlled substance receiving, reconciliation, discrepancy tracking, and investigations
Performs minor repairs of ADS machines
Participates in projects as assigned by manager
Handles recalls, crash carts monitoring, and kitcheck ordering
Troubleshooting
Restocks
Performs Tech-Check-Tech (i.e. automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) runs/controlled substance in ADC; barcode scanned pills, pre-mixed IV bags)
Follows process of receiving, verifying, and stocking drugs, controlled substances, and supplies
Prints daily ABC invoices and pulls out any dropship or alternate D/C received; separates any controlled substance and have 222 printed to receive in CSM
Generates reports for cycle counting the stockroom and refrigerators, printing expiration report
Restock large volume
Oversees expiring medication process
Collaborates with Procurement/Supply Chain to maintain appropriate inventory par levels/drug inventories; communicates inventory problems to leadership/Procurement
Receives invoice into the automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) CPM and verifies product and quantity match
Rectifies issues with receipt of orders, back orders, shipping errors, and incorrect pricing
Maintains sources and mechanisms to obtain drug supplies on an emergency basis interacting with local hospitals, pharmacies, alternative vendors
Takes appropriate and timely action on drug recalls; communicates key information to leadership
Coordinates and effectively communicates with management, co-workers, customers, and other healthcare professionals regarding changes to workflows, updates, backorder, and new drug information when/where appropriate
Audits controlled substance compliance and investigates discrepancies. Prepares summary of findings
Generates and reviews reports for potential opportunities and brings to leadership, according to established schedules such as reviewing override report (meds pulled properly/meds associated); end of month review for EMS and Controlled Substances dispensed
Forecast daily, weekly medication doses and supplies needed and communicates with Inventory Technician
Replenishes all HD supplies and tools
Communicates with Inventory Technician any out-of-stock medications
Confirmation of accurate doses and calculations prior to compounding
Under direction of Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, training of new HD compounding technicians
Compliance with all Simplifi 797 and 800 requirements
Other duties as assigned
Required :
Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
Pharmacy Technician licenses issued after 12/31/07 must have either CERTIFIED or STUDENT designation by their second license renew in accordance with Section 9 of the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act
Licensed Technicians prior to 1/1/2008 certification requirement must meet department skill level
High School diploma or GED equivalent
1-2 years' technician experience
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or outpatient setting
Excellent critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Specialty Pharmacy: Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA
Preferred :
Minimum 5 years' technician experience
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, performs all technical duties associated with the daily operation of the dispensing areas; performs prescription-related, unit dose-related, and sterile product-related functions; performs manufacturing procedures that have been documented in the Department records.
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