NI-Technician, Pharmacy - Registry

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/24/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-7256AC-B

Job Title:

NI-Technician, Pharmacy - Registry

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Pharmacist in providing service to all areas of the UW Health 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 patients, multidisciplinary 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 in this job code were licensed after 2007.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Accurately fills physician orders. Keeps proper records.

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Accurately delivers medication carts to nursing units and exchanges the medication cassettes.

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Performs the correct calculation for the compounding and packaging of odd dose and unit dose medications. Correctly bar coding all medications that are repackaged.

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Prepares all parental, irrigation, cytotoxic and hazardous medications using aseptic technique.

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Assists with inventory management by initiating the reorder process. Replenishes floor stock and automated dispensing machines. Ensures adequate supply of medication and supplies and maintains accurate pricing.

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Maintains equipment and keeps all work areas clean and sanitary.

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Accurately enters and adjusts as necessary all drug charges in computer following established procedures. Reconciles the discontinued medications returned to Pharmacy.

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Contributes to the department QA/QI projects.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

X

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

High School diploma/GED or presently attending high school.

Required

 Retail pharmacy or hospital experience is preferred, in particular in the following areas: unit dose distribution, compounding non-sterile medications, IV admixture including USP<797> and <800>, and automated dispensing machine technology.

Preferred

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

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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 patients, medical staff and the public.

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Must be able to pass a pharmacy technician evaluation test with at least a 70% score. The evaluation test is administered by the HR Department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

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Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

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

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

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

Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

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.