Cook jobs in Palatine, IL

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Knowledge of hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures, and techniques, Federal and State
Laws, and pharmaceutical entities available in the U.S. market and their proper nomenclatures
* Knowledge of Pharmacokinetics, drug and poison information system, Drug Utilization
Evaluation (DUE), and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting systems
* Dexterity to manipulate drugs and containers and labeling
* Skill to compound and package medicines
* Skill to use computer keyboard for prescriptions entry and to use typewriter, typing twenty-five
(25) word per minute accurately
* Ability and skill to communicate with a wide variety of individuals or groups
* Ability and skill to maintain accurate records, perform within reasonably established standards
of accuracy within the department
* Ability to withstand the computer typing, prolonged periods of staring at the screen, and
troubleshooting hardware
* Physical dexterity and mental alertness
* Ability to work under tension and at times under crowded conditions
* Ability to walk and stand prolonged periods
* Ability to maintain composure when dealing with patients who may be irritable and in discomfort
* Ability to lift heavy objects; eyesight must be correctable to provide visual acuity of reading
accurately
* Ability to work various shifts
* Willingness and ability to work other stations, and perform additional work assigned by
management

Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for
adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited
to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment
requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering
and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide
policy and departmental procedures.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

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*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER