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NI-Technician, Pharmacy (Level II)

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	7/24/2025
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-7170AC
Job Title:	NI-Technician, Pharmacy (Level II)
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 patients, 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Mentor staff and new employees during orientation. Must have at least 10 years Pharmacy experience in SwedishAmerican Health System, and have completed the Mentoring class.
•	Specializes in purchasing for the pharmacy and maintaining inventory. With 720 hours experience after 2 weeks training. To assure adequate supply of medication and supplies and maintains accurate pricing.
•	Specializes in narcotic surveillance with 720 hours experience after 4 weeks training. Be capable of reading reports that may indicate over usage or dispensing irregularities for narcotics. Capable of identifying missing medication from discrepancies.
•	Prepares all sterile compounded products including hazardous medications using aseptic technique, following USP <797> guidelines. After completing 720 hours of experience following 12 weeks training, and passing all exams and PATT tests.

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.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Clinical	Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
•	Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.
•	Proficiency and ability to use a computer and a variety of common office equipment.
•	Ability to effectively communicate and develop collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
•	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. Plus one of the following skill sets: Experience of preferably 1 year or greater at SwedishAmerican Health System or in another hospital setting. Specialized in pharmacy purchasing with 720 hours as a buyer completed after training. Specialized in narcotic surveillance with 720 hours completed after training. Competent in pharmacy automation including BoxPicker, Acudose or Omnicell dispensing machines, and unit dose repackaging equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing	X
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.				X


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.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
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

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
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.