Job Description

• Job Summary
  
  • Under the direct supervision of the Leader of Pharmacy or the Registered Pharmacist - and according to standard procedures - compounds Intravenous solutions and enteral solutions, dispenses Potassium Chloride pre-filled bags, performs pharmacy Matman inventory control and various other related duties.
• Job Specifications
  
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or equivalent education. No previous experience necessary. Previous clerical experience or hospital experience is preferred. Up to 3 months on-the-job training to learn specific requirements of the job. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a pharmacy technician.
    JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy procedures and medical terminology helpful.
  • ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS
    
    • Clerical perception required to note pertinent data in written medication requests; to observe differences in names of closely related pharmaceuticals; to avoid perceptual errors in typing labels and recording charges to patients.
    • Finger dexterity is required to handle forms and labels and to operate a computer and typewriter.
    • A preference for routine and organized activities involving well-defined and established procedures.
    • Ability to perform short-cycle and repetitive activities such as performing batches. Ability to be precise in accurately entering data in computer.
    • Numerical ability is required to be able to perform Inventory Count and batch information quickly and accurately.
    • Near visual acuity is required to perceive pertinent details on work orders, in setting up machines, or printed labels, and compiling records.
    • Adaptive to working under direct supervision.
    • Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e.g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).

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