Actalent
Part-time Pharmacy Technician
Actalent - Niles, Illinois, United States, 60714
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Overview
We are looking for a compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our client's dedicated team at a reputable cancer treatment center. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality oncology care and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Responsibilities:
Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Verify patient information and physician authorization for all orders.
Ensure insurance approval before admixing drugs.
Accurately and timely admix drugs according to department guidelines.
Calculate correct dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Maintain the indigent patient drug program and conduct weekly counts of controlled drugs.
Keep current drug information and MSDS sheets up to date.
Properly dispose of materials used in mixing chemo and non-chemo IVs.
Clean the hood daily or as per policy and procedures.
Log and date all drugs used, performing monthly checks for outdates and other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs on protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Document control of medications, including lot numbers.
Manage inventory control of medications, receiving and shelving them as needed.
Assist the lead admixture technician in ensuring adequate standard drug supplies.
Prepare labels, file, and handle billing.
Perform efficient data entry into pharmacy and admixture systems.
Order medication and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.
Essential Skills:
Pharmacy Technician Certificate (CPhT)
IL Pharmacy Technician Certification
3-5 years of experience in mixing chemotherapy medication
Experience in compounding medication
Experience in oncology
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Work Environment
Scheduled hours from 8am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm. You will work part-time for a minimum of 16-24 hours per week and may occasionally be asked to cover full-time hours during PTO of other technicians. This role does not include weekends or holidays, providing a balanced work-life schedule!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Niles,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Responsibilities:
Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Verify patient information and physician authorization for all orders.
Ensure insurance approval before admixing drugs.
Accurately and timely admix drugs according to department guidelines.
Calculate correct dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Maintain the indigent patient drug program and conduct weekly counts of controlled drugs.
Keep current drug information and MSDS sheets up to date.
Properly dispose of materials used in mixing chemo and non-chemo IVs.
Clean the hood daily or as per policy and procedures.
Log and date all drugs used, performing monthly checks for outdates and other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs on protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Document control of medications, including lot numbers.
Manage inventory control of medications, receiving and shelving them as needed.
Assist the lead admixture technician in ensuring adequate standard drug supplies.
Prepare labels, file, and handle billing.
Perform efficient data entry into pharmacy and admixture systems.
Order medication and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.
Essential Skills:
Pharmacy Technician Certificate (CPhT)
IL Pharmacy Technician Certification
3-5 years of experience in mixing chemotherapy medication
Experience in compounding medication
Experience in oncology
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Work Environment
Scheduled hours from 8am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm. You will work part-time for a minimum of 16-24 hours per week and may occasionally be asked to cover full-time hours during PTO of other technicians. This role does not include weekends or holidays, providing a balanced work-life schedule!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Niles,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.