Registry-Pharmacy Tech

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Pharmacy Technician will assist in processing medication and prescription orders ensuring that medications are promptly and safely delivered to patients. Checks and receives drug purchase orders, delivers medication to nursing units and conducts cassette exchange. The Pharmacy Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Pharmacy Technician: • Dispenses medication to fill prescription requests for inpatient Unit Dose Cassettes and SRAlab sites of care. • Prepacks tablets, capsules, and liquids under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policy. • Prepares and delivers injections and I.V. admixtures. • Orders medications and supplies from wholesalers and other pharmaceutical sources, inspecting incoming merchandise for accuracy. • Monitors stock for expiration dates, preparing returns for outdated drugs to wholesalers and manufacturers for credit. • Maintains cleanliness of the Pharmacy and equipment. • Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships: • Reports directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Pharmacy Technician Certification required. Pharmacy students in good standing at an ACPE approved school of pharmacy are not required to be certified but must show proof of current enrollment. • Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license. • Minimum 1 year of hospital based experience. • Experience adding measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) preparation under pharmacist supervision. • Strong mathematical ability to interpret prescription orders, dispense medication including compounding of tablets to liquid. • Strong customer service and communication skills needed to interact with patients, coworkers, healthcare professionals, and vendors. • Time management and multi-tasking ability required to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment to ensure timely delivery of daily cart and orders as needed. • Demonstrated follow through, decision making, and analytical skills required to address discrepancies, missing medications and ordering new medications. • Experience with Microsoft Office, Cerner and Talyst auto carousel, preferred. • Ability to push delivery carts weighing up to 40 lbs., lift and stock items for delivery and inventory control. Working Conditions: • Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: 20.00 USD Hourly Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits *Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Benefits Learn about the benefits of working at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, including vacation hour, healthcare plans, 401k and more. Benefits Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.