HRTMS Job Description Management
| NI-Technician, Pharmacy (Retail Pharm) J o b D e s c r i p t i o n | | |
JOB INFORMATION | Effective Date: | 7/24/2025 | Entity: | Illinois | Job Code: | NI-7172AC-B | Job Title: | NI-Technician, Pharmacy (Retail Pharm) | Exemption Status: | Non-Exempt | JOB SUMMARY | | | Assists the Pharmacist in providing service to all areas of the SwedishAmerican Hospital. Performs technical duties necessary to prepare and dispense medications. Assist customers in the pharmacy, collect payment and deliver outpatient medications to inpatients. Ensure pharmacy insurance claims are correctly adjudicated through the computer system for reimbursement by working with patients and calling insurance companies to address issues. 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 on or after 2007. | | | | | | | | |
• | Accurately fills physician orders. Keeps proper records. | • | Accurately delivers medications and collects payment from inpatients | • | Performs the correct calculation for the compounding and packaging of medications. | • | Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures and regulations. | • | Assists with inventory management by initiating the reorder process. Ensures adequate supply of medication and supplies and maintains accurate pricing. | • | Accurately enters and adjusts, as necessary, all drug charges in the computer following established procedures. | • | Contributes to the department QA/QI projects. |
ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. |
Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only) | 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. | | | | | | | |
Education | Education Level | Education Details | Required/
Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Work Experience | Experience | Experience Details | Required/
Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Illinois Licenses & Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame | Required/
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 | | | | | | | | |
Required Skills, Knowledge, 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. | | | |
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. |
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