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Pharmacy Technician I Intern - Hospital Pharmacy

University of Illinois - Chicago

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November 27, 2024

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Pharmacy Technician I Intern - Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician I Intern - Hospital Pharmacy

Hiring Department: Hospital Pharmacy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1025204

Posting Close Date: December 9, 2024

Position Number: CF2051,CF2052

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, rotating schedule position which is and benefits eligible position. The hourly rate for this position is $23.12 per hour. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

Performance of pharmacy technical functions for UI Hospital Pharmacy Services under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacists.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preparation of medication orders for unit dose and intravenous admixture.
- Select the correct medication or medical supply from stock based on a physician order.
- Prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic techniques.
- Compound and reconstitute drug products on a timely basis, and document all the necessary information for their preparation.
- Demonstrate safe and effective handling of hazardous medication in preparation techniques and disposal.
- Label the medication in accordance with Departmental Standards and Policy and Procedures.
- Prepare pediatric dilution when required.
- Repackage the appropriate amount of medication.
- Record all necessary information for the preparation and control of extemporaneous packaging.
- Dispose of all needles, syringes, and pharmaceutical waste in the appropriate container.
- Maintain the integrity of the laminar flow hood through routine cleaning, changing of the pre-filters, and adhering to all preparation procedures.
Distribution of medication.
- Transport medications and admixtures to the assigned pharmacy or nursing unit and place in the correct storage area.
- Fill and maintain Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinet System (AMC) as necessary.
- Collect, fill, and deliver approved patient specific medications to assigned patient care areas and place in the correct storage area.
- Acquire drugs from other satellites or locations when necessary.
Completion of all training and homework projects.
Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment.
- Routine cleaning of all areas of pharmacy including counters, shelves, computer monitors, computer keyboards, unit-dose medication drawers, carts, AMC, conference room, and break area.
- Shelving books, clearing clutter from counters, and keeping the pharmacy neat and orderly.
- Maintaining and replenishing supplies.
- Assisting in the perpetual inventory of controlled substances as assigned.
- Assisting in the maintenance of minimum acceptable inventory and a maximum turnover of drugs, monitoring and removing expired drugs from inventory.
- Processing AMC rejects, and returning medications not administered to patients to inventory.
Answer telephone promptly and courteously in accordance with UI CARE standards. All calls should be answered by the second ring.
Other related duties as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
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We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9649?c=uic

Internal Number: 5831550

About University of Illinois - Chicago

The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve close to 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the city's educational, technological and cultural fabric.

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Pharmacy Technician I Intern - Hospital Pharmacy

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