Job Description

The salary range for this position is $24.21 - $33.89 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist reflects 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.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates and facilitates all drug purchasing for the pharmacy department.
• Monitors stock levels; evaluates previous purchasing and utilization patterns and anticipates needs.
• Maintains appropriate drug inventories.
• Coordinates the receipt of all deliveries, restocks storage areas and rotates stock as necessary.
• Develops and maintains sources and mechanisms to obtain drug supplies on an emergency basis interacting with local hospitals, pharmacies, alternative vendors, etc.
• Facilitates all returns and credits of expired or unneeded drugs.
• Takes appropriate action on drug recalls.
• Processes inter-department billing. Performs monthly pharmacy unit inspections.
• Prepares medications and floor stock for delivery to various hospital departments and nursing units.
• Rectifies with vendors all problems associated with receipt of orders, back orders, shipping errors and incorrect pricing.
• Maintains purchasing records including invoices, purchase orders, catalogs and historical records.
• Prepares and distributes purchasing reports for the department.
• Assists in maintaining the pharmacy technician schedule.
• Assists in the development and training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Proficient in performing all duties of pharmacy technician, including sterile compounding of IV admixtures, injections and infusions.
• Assists in weekly narcotic audits to insure accurate narcotic record keeping.
• Works with the pharmacy manager or director to identify areas of improvement in the workflow or inventory control of the pharmacy.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA
• At least 2 years specialized or technical training 

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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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