Location: Gary,IN, USA
Controlled Substances Pharmacy Technician
Methodist Hospital Northlake
Gary, Indiana
As a full-time, nonexempt, CPS Solutions, LLC Controlled Substances Pharmacy Technician, you will primarily be responsible for oversight of storage, inventory, preparing for delivery of, and monitoring of all controlled drugs under the supervision and direction of a licensed pharmacist. They also participate in the training of other staff in the controlled drug processes. This technician also assists in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Such duties include but need not be limited to: maintaining patient records; setting up, packaging, and labeling medication doses; filling and dispensing routine orders for stock supplies of patient-care areas; refilling and inventorying automated dispensing machines, maintaining inventories of medication supplies; and mixing medications with parenteral fluids. Technicians must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist
Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week, on a varying day/evening/weekend schedule.
Starting Pay: $16 - $18 per hour, (Depending on related work experience).
About the Facility: Methodist is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system. Methodist has two full-service campuses just 14 miles apart. Northlake is the urban campus in Gary while Southlake Campus in Merrillville is located near one of the Midwest's busiest retail areas. Combined campus bed capacity is 625 plus nurseries. Midlake Campus is the outpatient facility in Gary, conveniently located between the Northlake and Southlake campuses. With the latest in technology and outstanding services, this hospital system is the leading healthcare provider in the region. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.
Required Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or GED
* Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy
* IN Licensure/Registration/Certification requirements
* Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office
* Effective communications skills; verbal and written
Hospital Requirements: (may be required)
* (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
* (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
* Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
* Hep B3 Series (or declination)
* (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1st-April 30th
* COVID Vaccine-Full
Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match. Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.
CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.
About CPS Solutions, LLC: Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation's largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit
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