Pharmacy Technician I – Veterinary Teaching Hospital – 1026698-6689

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I – Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13
among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment,
student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only
one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.

Job Summary

Provide pharmaceutical support to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Medication Dispensary, including inventory management.

Duties & Responsibilities

In accordance with established procedures, prepares drugs and
medications based on prescriptions, both electronic and written,
selecting the pharmaceutical or accessory from stock and counting,
pouring, calculating, reconstituting, compounding, packaging, and
labeling the product as required. Prepare and date intravenous fluids,
ointments, capsules, liquids, and other preparations. Recognize the
normal range of medication and initiate necessary corrective action.
Package and prepare medications and supplies for mailing out.

Courteously manage the internal Medication Dispensary window and client
pick-up window. Fulfill responsibilities with client communication
(in-person and/or phone calls) and process applicable transactions.

Add charges to Ward Stock and process adjustments, as necessary.

Assist with the management of stock and supplies. This includes but is
not limited to physically stocking products in the Medication Dispensary
as they arrive, removing expired products, and placing dispensary
orders.

Manage and assist with the stocking of the automated drug dispensing
machines (Cubex).

Assist with maintaining pharmaceutical inventory to ensure adequate and
fresh supplies in the Medication Dispensary and automated dispensing
machines throughout the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

? Check expiration dates at regular intervals and dispose of outdated
inventory appropriately and according to established internal procedures
and state and federal regulations.

? Utilizing internal database systems, check inventory levels against
target supply levels and order pharmaceuticals as necessary using
hospital and university systems. Adjust target supply levels based on
input from Pharmacist(s) and seasonal needs or changes in usage over a
period of time.

? Receive, process (count, enter in system, label & price) and store
pharmaceuticals and related items in the Medication Dispensary and
automated dispensing systems. Ensure that storage adheres to the
manufacturers recommended conditions such as temperature and humidity
levels.

Filing, labeling, and organizing dispensary documents and products as
directed. Maintain cleanliness of the Medication Dispensary area and
equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands

Employee will spend many hours in a stationary position and working at
counters, tables, and shelving. Position involves moving large
containers or shipment boxes that weigh upwards of 50 pounds to stock
shelves or move supplies. Handles glassware and medications stored in
glass.

The Medication Dispensary is located in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital
and allergies to animal dander and hay or straw may cause discomfort.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of
Illinois.

2. Any one of the following that equals six (6)months:

A. Successful completion of a formal training program in technical,
non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.

OR

B. Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical
procedures and practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

– Knowledge of pharmaceutical classification of drugs and dosage
ranges as it relates to veterinary medicine
– Knowledge of pharmacy and controlled substances federal and state
laws and regulations
– Knowledge of rules governing shipment of biological products
– Knowledge of hospital pharmaceutical protocols
– Knowledge of processes and procedures for maintaining inventory,
including knowledge of medication supply sources (ordering, storage,
etc.)
– Skill in calculating and preparing pharmaceuticals or parenterals.
– Ability to multi-task efficiently, demonstrate time management
skills, and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
– Ability to show personal accountability and dedication to optimal
unit performance.
– Ability to work calmly and professionally under a high-demand work
environment
– Computer and data entry skills.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4058 – Pharmacy Technician I
position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as
soon as possible. The collective bargaining agreement sets an hourly
wage of $17.716. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough
assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate
experience