Pharmacy Technician II

Position Summary:  Pharmacy Tech II is a certified pharmacy tech responsible for duties including but not limited to: cart fill, cart delivery, Pyxis fill, IV preparation and use of Cerner for pharmacy routines. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Accurately fill medication orders 

• Deliver medication and intravenous solutions to patient care areas 

• Refill Pyxis and perform Pyxis outdate procedure 

• Prepare sterile products using aseptic technique 

• Maintain the sterile compounding area using appropriate cleaning protocols and documentation 

• Perform pharmacy calculations 

• Adhere to the safe handling of hazardous medication practices 

• Fill and maintain emergency drug boxes 

• Conduct unit inspections 

• Participate in cost reduction and inventory control measures 

• Perform functions using hospital computer systems (e.g. Cerner, Meditech, Pyxis, etc.) 

• Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures 

• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits  

• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct 

Required Qualifications:   

Education and Training: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.  

• Technician License in the State of Illinois AND Pharmacy Technician Certification required.  

• One year of technician experience.  

• Hospital experience is preferred.