Job Summary: Assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for patient care, medication use review, and departmental management.. Assist with the preparation and distribution of medications. Purchase pharmaceuticals, devices and supplies. Control the inventory of medications, equipment, and devices. Assist the pharmacist in monitoring the practice site for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards. Maintain pharmacy equipment and facilities.

Service and Quality Standards:

Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

Involved in continuing professional development

Involved in the orientation of new employees

Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Attendance is in accordance with hospital/departmental policies.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Procures and distributes medications based on established policies, procedure and protocols.

2. Accurately replenishes Pyxis units.

3. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.

4. Ensures accuracy of patient billing information.

5. Controlled substance distribution and record keeping is accurate and consistent with state and federal regulations.

6. Provides age-appropriate and population specific care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborns, pediatric and adult populations.

7. Actively assimilate patient safety philosophy into daily activities.

8. Acts to minimize risk to the patient, hospital, fellow employees and self.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Graduation or attendance in high school is preferred.

Certification/Licensure: Illinois pharmacy technician license is required. Technician certification required within 2 years of original technician licensure for technicians licensed prior to January 1, 2008

Experience Requirements: At least 3 months is preferred.

Working Conditions: Exposure Category II

Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.