NI-Technician, Pharmacy (Level III)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/24/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-7204AC-B

Job Title:

NI-Technician, Pharmacy (Level III)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Pharmacist in providing service to all areas of the SwedishAmerican Health System.  Performs technical duties necessary to maintain the medication distribution system and possess the capability of learning multiple software systems. Exemplary customer service skills including collaborative working relationships with colleagues, multi disciplinary teams, and the public. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives. 

Employees located in this job were licensed after 2007.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Mentor staff and new employees during orientation.

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Prepares all sterile compounded products including hazardous medications using aseptic technique, following USP <797> and <800> guidelines. After completing 720 hours of experience following 12 weeks training, and passing all exams and PATT tests.

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Proper documentation of all cleaning activities, including but not limited to daily floor cleaning, daily cleaning of laminar airflow systems, monthly cleaning of walls, ceiling and light fixtures, as well as filter changes.

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Documentation of monitoring activities including air changes per hour, relative humidity, and airborne and surface contaminants.

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Annual review of training records, visual observations, and competency assessments.

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QA from an air surface sample to be reviewed and identification of potential risks of contamination, with corrective action if needed.

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Any additional cleaning, sampling and other duties as instructed.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Hospital experience in unit dose distribution, compounding non-sterile medications including USP<795>, IV admixture including USP<797> and <800>, and automated dispensing machine technology.

Required

Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.  Those enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements, but will need to obtain a “Pharmacy Technician- Student Designation” license from IDFPR.

Required

Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.

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Proficiency and ability to use a computer and a variety of common office equipment.

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Ability to effectively communicate and develop collaborative working relationships with colleagues, medical staff and the public.

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The evaluation test is administered by the HR Department. Competency in the following skill set is required:

1. Competent in IV admixture including good aseptic techniques, medium and low risk compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous sterile products.
2. Completion and passing with negative culture results for 3 Personal Aseptic Technique Tests.
3. Successful completion of 720 hours of active compounding of sterile products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

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Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

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Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

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15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

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Oral Communication

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Written Communication

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Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.