38584 Aurora Pharmacy - Float Pharmacists
Full time
Yes
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Some nights (up to 8pm) and some weekends (up to every other). Week days (7am-6pm)
Pay Range
$21.85 - $32.80
Major Responsibilities:
Assistslicensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
Assistswith medication distribution tasks
Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
Assistsin daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
Complete documentationrequiredfor removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
Seeksadditionalduties whenrequiredwork is done and accepts other duties as assigned
Mayparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
Mayassistin training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
Abides by all organization policies and procedures andcomplies withall legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
Supports area leadersregardinggoals and work assignments
Obtaining and recording initialpatientdemographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering
Develop competence in third-party billing functions
Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.
May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
Responsible foroperatingan Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Certification / Registration / License
Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (ExCPT)within18 monthsfrom start date, orsooner if inmore stringent in state.
Experience
- No work experience required
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Expert knowledge of metricsutilizedto measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart ofapproximately50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material
Must have functional vision,touchand hearing
Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable diseasefor whichappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure
Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer,andpreparation of medications, including use of syringes
Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minorcutsor bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbingstairsand changes in temperature and humidity.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
Flexibility to travelbetween pharmacy locations
This job descriptionindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of physical requirementsandworking conditions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.