Pharmacy Technician Specialist (IV/Chemo)
$50,128–$75,192 year
On-sitePark Ridge, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Complete area-specific pharmacy work adhering to standard processes, procedures, and policies. Serve as an expert with specialized equipment and technology, solving technical issues as they arise. Ensure documents and records are accurate and completed timely while supporting communication and coordination with patients and the care team. Identify quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skills to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services. Provide input to and support the implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site standardization. Participate in specialized work teams, committees, and councils, and comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Maintain updated knowledge and skills, contribute to team education, and accept assignments from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.
Required Qualifications
- Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
- Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT)
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate's Degree in Pharmacy Technology (for technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities)
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs – set clear standards to ensure needs are met
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Self-discipline and attention to detail
- Working PC knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet, and general Call Center Systems
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
- May require extended periods of sitting
- Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
- Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- Must be able to utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases
- May be exposed to chemical hazards
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease
- Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
- Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
Desired Qualifications
- Strong background in medical terminology preferred
- Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile reports correctly
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Associate or bachelor's degree
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