Pharmacy Tech
Description:
Job Description
Provide technical support to pharmacists.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of patients/customers served.
Provide the care/service needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Obtain the correct medication and quantity for pharmacist review.
Fill orders and medication carts.
Consistently and accurately process prescriptions.
Maintain adequate stock according to established guidelines.
Prepare bulk medication according to policy and guidelines.
Assist customers at counter.
Enter orders.
Generate reports.
Answer telephones.
Prepare IV medications.
Accurately prepare all IV medications using appropriate sterile techniques. Accurately prepare chemotherapy, IVPBs, and TPNs.
Deliver medications and IV's.
Deliver medication to the correct nursing/ancillary departments. Complete east and west rounds within ten minutes.
Maintain floor stock and crash carts.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacy technician by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.