Job Description:

Location Wheaton, Illinois
Business Unit Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Job REQID 8555
Job Function Pharmacy
Shift Day Job (1st)

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Description

The Home Infusion Pharmacy Techreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by filling physician orders for intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) medications, mixing IV/SC admixture solutions, coordinating care, preparing labels and other critical documents, and performing other related duties.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares sterile intravenous and subcutaneous preparations in compliance with USP<797> guidelines using aseptic technique.


• Manages and maintains the integrity of the cleanroom environment per policy and best practices.


• Performs basic pharmaceutical calculations in order to confirm accurate sterile compounds.


• Fulfills patient orders, which include drugs and supplies, per delivery ticket.


• Arranges timely delivery to patient's home while working with third party courier services. Conducts quality control activities centered on cold-chain delivery logistics.


• Assists in inventory procurement, storage, and management along with verifying the safety and integrity of products received.


• Organizes medical records such as delivery tickets and compounding records so as to comply with regulatory requirements.


• Identifies and reports medication-related incidences and equipment failures.


• Works within various software programs that support the operations of the department.


• Collaborates with Pharmacists to achieve positive patient care outcomes.


• Provides high-quality customer service to patients, vendors, and members of the healthcare team.


• Supports the quality improvement initiatives of the team which may include programs aimed at medication and supply stewardship.


• Participates in on-call responsibilities, as scheduled.


• Completes annual and ongoing professional competencies, as required.


• Other duties, as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active IL Certified Pharmacy Technician License (in good standing)


• 1 year of home infusion or inpatient hospital pharmacy technician experience


• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• 3 years of home infusion or inpatient hospital experience


• Associate's degree in health care related field

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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