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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: POB Pharmacy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 6 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $22 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician Intern assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Intern is involved in the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician interns. The pharmacy intern exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Requirements:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy
- A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL
- Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data
- Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills
- Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development
- Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation
- Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period
- Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required
- Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required
Preferred:
- Attitude to learn and grow professionally
- Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work:
Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a not full time position. Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends. As noted above, once the intern becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly. In addition, interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It’s possible that full time work may be available if the intern is interested.
Responsibilities:
- Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
- Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
- Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
- Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
- Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
- Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
a. Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
b. Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW). - Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
- Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
- Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
- Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
a. Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.
b. Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging. - Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
- Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to in-basket messages).
- Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
- Place orders through RxWorks to maintain adequate inventory levels as assigned:
a. Follow stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders. - Responsible for compliance with USP <797> and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:
a. Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.
b. Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products. - Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
- Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
- Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
- Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
- Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
- Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
- Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
- Responsible for the smooth and efficient technical operation of the specific practice site. Provides in advance and in follow-up the management of issues of a departmental or site-specific nature regardless of absence from the work site. For example, before a scheduled day off, the technician brings important issues to the attention of the replacement technician or follows up on problems with the replacement person upon return.
- Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department or practice site.
- Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
- Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
- Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician Intern may perform:
a. Medication admission histories
b. Medication discharge counseling
c. IV to PO reports
d. Creatinine clearance monitoring
e. Drug Use Evaluations - Any and all other duties as assigned.
Behavioral and leadership Responsibilities:
- Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
- Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
- Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.
- Will participate in evening medication reconciliation once weekly during P3 year to assist in achieving department’s goals in medication histories for high risk patients.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: POB Pharmacy
Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 6 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $22 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician Intern assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Intern is involved in the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician interns. The pharmacy intern exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Requirements:
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy
- A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL
- Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data
- Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills
- Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development
- Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation
- Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period
- Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required
- Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required
Preferred:
- Attitude to learn and grow professionally
- Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work:
Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a not full time position. Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends. As noted above, once the intern becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly. In addition, interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It’s possible that full time work may be available if the intern is interested.
Responsibilities:
- Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
- Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
- Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
- Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
- Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
- Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
a. Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
b. Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW). - Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
- Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
- Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
- Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
a. Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.
b. Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging. - Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
- Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to in-basket messages).
- Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
- Place orders through RxWorks to maintain adequate inventory levels as assigned:
a. Follow stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders. - Responsible for compliance with USP <797> and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:
a. Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.
b. Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products. - Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
- Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
- Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
- Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
- Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
- Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
- Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
- Responsible for the smooth and efficient technical operation of the specific practice site. Provides in advance and in follow-up the management of issues of a departmental or site-specific nature regardless of absence from the work site. For example, before a scheduled day off, the technician brings important issues to the attention of the replacement technician or follows up on problems with the replacement person upon return.
- Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department or practice site.
- Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
- Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
- Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician Intern may perform:
a. Medication admission histories
b. Medication discharge counseling
c. IV to PO reports
d. Creatinine clearance monitoring
e. Drug Use Evaluations - Any and all other duties as assigned.
Behavioral and leadership Responsibilities:
- Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
- Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
- Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.
- Will participate in evening medication reconciliation once weekly during P3 year to assist in achieving department’s goals in medication histories for high risk patients.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Align your credentials with clinical training standards
Rush interns in healthcare settings often need clinical documentation verified through bodies like ECFMG or equivalent credentialing agencies before onboarding. Have your transcripts, licensure, and any international degree evaluations ready before you apply.
Target departments with active research pipelines
Rush's academic medical center structure means research and lab-based intern roles often have more flexibility for J-1 and F-1 CPT sponsorship than purely clinical roles. Focus your search on departments tied to Rush University's graduate medical education programs.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified intern openings
Intern roles at academic medical centers cycle quickly and often close before they get wide visibility. Use Migrate Mate to find and track Rush University Medical Center intern postings filtered by visa sponsorship type so you're applying at the right time.
Confirm CPT authorization timing with your DSO early
If you're on F-1 and planning to use CPT for a Rush internship, your Designated School Official must authorize CPT before your start date. Retroactive CPT authorization isn't possible, and starting without it violates your F-1 status.
Ask about H-1B cap-exempt status during the offer stage
As a nonprofit research and teaching hospital affiliated with Rush University, Rush University Medical Center may qualify for H-1B cap exemption, meaning you could file outside the annual lottery window. Clarify this with their HR or immigration counsel before counting on a cap-subject timeline.
Understand how PERM timing affects longer-term sponsorship
If your internship is a pathway to a full-time role with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, Rush will need to run a PERM labor certification through DOL. That process typically takes 12 to 18 months, so discuss long-term intentions with your hiring manager early.
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Does Rush University Medical Center sponsor H-1B visas for Interns?
Rush University Medical Center does sponsor H-1B visas, and as a nonprofit academic medical center affiliated with Rush University, it may qualify as a cap-exempt institution. That means H-1B petitions can potentially be filed outside the annual lottery, which is a significant advantage for intern-to-full-time pathways. Confirm cap-exempt eligibility directly with Rush's HR or immigration counsel during the offer process.
How do I apply for Intern jobs at Rush University Medical Center?
Applications go through Rush University Medical Center's careers portal at rushsystem.org. Roles are posted by department, so filtering by function like clinical, research, or administrative helps narrow results. Migrate Mate also aggregates Rush intern openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which makes it easier to identify roles aligned with your specific visa situation before applying directly.
Which visa types are commonly used for Intern roles at Rush University Medical Center?
F-1 CPT and F-1 OPT are the most common pathways for intern-level roles, particularly for students enrolled in health sciences or graduate programs. J-1 is frequently used for clinical training and research internships. Rush also sponsors H-1B and, for longer-term transitions, EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories. TN is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional classifications.
What qualifications are expected for Intern positions at Rush University Medical Center?
Expectations vary by department. Clinical internships typically require enrollment in or recent completion of a relevant health sciences program, and some roles require specific licensure or credentialing. Research internships often prioritize lab skills and academic publications or relevant coursework. Administrative and operational intern roles are generally more accessible and may not require a healthcare-specific background.
How do I plan the timeline for visa sponsorship as a Rush intern?
For F-1 CPT, your Designated School Official must authorize work authorization before your start date, so build in at least two to four weeks before your intended first day. For OPT, USCIS recommends applying up to 90 days before your program end date, with processing taking up to three to five months. If an intern role is a pipeline to full-time H-1B sponsorship, discuss timing with Rush HR early since cap-subject filings follow the April 1 lottery cycle.
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