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Overview Pharmacy Technician role at Advocate Health Care in Chicago, IL. Pay range is provided by Advocate Health Care and final pay is based on skills and experience. Base pay range $21.45/hr - $32.20/hr Responsibilities Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications, including the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications. Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required. Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system. Develops competence in handling phone calls from customers and team members (nurses, physicians, patients), understanding issues, providing timely resolution, or appropriate hand-off. Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation to satisfy legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice. Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards, including controlled substance procedures, USP procedures, and DNV requirements. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required Licensure (IL only): State of Wisconsin (registration): Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student. Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire, or sooner if required by law. Must sit for the certification exam at least once within the first year of employment. Patient-facing teammates may be required to have three certifications: Immunization, BLS through an entity approved by Advocate Health, and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or an ACPE-approved program if from out of state. Education High School Graduate. Experience No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good mathematics skills. Attention to details. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes. Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items with proper technique; may lift up to 35 lbs. Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders. Functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; may be exposed to chemical hazards and to chemical and hazardous waste, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing and equipment may be required. Note: This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected; it does not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advocate Health Care

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