Pharmacy Technician - Methodist Pharmacy

• The technician assists pharmacists in accurately and aseptically preparing, filling, compounding, labeling and dispensing medications including all IV medications. The incumbent presents the final product to a pharmacist for review and approval before the medication is dispensed from the pharmacy.
• The technician is responsible for filling and distributing controlled substances per policy and procedure.
• The incumbent must be a team player since the position interacts with all positions within the department. The incumbent is expected to move from work area to work area to facilitate the smooth workflow of the pharmacy. The incumbent is to do any task required by the supervisory personnel or staff pharmacists for the good of the pharmacy. This team player philosophy is carried throughout the hospital as the technician aids in the delivery of medications from the pharmacy to the patient care areas
• The technician consistently checks boards, mailboxes and e-mail for new departmental communications.
• The technician high accuracy with respect to all areas of work. Seeks additional responsibility. Actively exhibits initiative, therefore not requiring constant supervision.
• The technician is able to prioritize workflow and understands the critical timing issue of IV meds ordered.

• The incumbent has a thorough understanding of the Omnicell Medstation System. This includes, but not limited to, pending new meds, filling labels off the printer, filling and loading meds at the Omnicell stations, filling Stock Low/Stock Out reports, refilling of bulk medications, crediting returned meds, discharges, etc.
• The technician completes competency requirements prior to deadlines, as outlined in policies and/or legal requirements.
• The technician must be knowledgeable of different equipment used in the preparation of medications. This position is responsible for regular cleaning maintenance of laminar air flow hoods & documentation of this and quality audit data.
• The technician plays an active role in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel.
• The technician must, at the completion of training, take and pass the Omnicell and distribution certification tests.
• This position will be responsible for the accurate processing of charges and credits to inpatients and outpatients using the hospital computer system. Filing of department documents, medication orders, and extemporaneous charges are necessary to allow for prompt access of these records.
• The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of computer functions needed. Some of these functions include: filling of labels, making labels for preparations, looking up patient profile, and problem solving.

• This position accurately distributes medications to each patient care area by established procedure. The technician is responsible for returning credited meds to stock, based on Beyond Use Dating. The technician is responsible for keeping all work areas clean, neat, organized and stocked.
• The incumbent also performs a wide variety of duties including filling code trays, departmental stock replacement, exchange carts, preparing stock as needed, and keeping the fill and work areas stocked at all times.

• Floor checks are performed on a monthly basis, following the guidelines specified for each.

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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