Senior Pharmacy Technician - Accredo - Elmhurst, IL

WORK LOCATION:

This role is onsite at our Elmhurst, IL site location

Are you passionate about working for a company on a mission to make medicine safer, more affordable, and accessible for millions of Americans? Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, a division of Evernorth Health Services a part of The Cigna Group is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team.

Accredo Specialty Pharmacy is looking for high-energy, positive individuals to join our pharmacy technician team. As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will be tasked with ensuring specialty prescriptions are processed, dispensed and shipped appropriately so they can arrive in the hands of the 100 million patients whose health depends on their delivery. Join us in our mission to change lives!

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for accurate and timely execution of all assigned tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures, work instructions, and supervisor direction. Distribution of workload and workflow for members of their assigned area to ensure assigned work is completed timely and accurately. Serves as a resource to lead and supervisor and back up to team members.

Supports productivity, quality, and safety efforts by accurately operating production equipment, assisting in troubleshooting and rectifying issues, and participating in development of policies and procedures.

• Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Central time

• Ensure appropriate distribution of workload and workflow for assigned area including shifting resources and back filling as needed.
• Accurately and responsibly operates production equipment to include but not limited to changing labels, cleaning printers, monitoring production equipment, restocking materials.
• Ensure appropriate teams are informed of equipment malfunctions.
• Serve as the first line resource for questions/issues for team members in coordination with supervisor.
• Promote a positive work environment for team that supports high employee morale and job satisfaction.
• Identify and document issues impacting performance and productivity of team members.
• Raise issues to Lead and Supervisor for action.
• Provide input regarding solutions for same.
• Assist Lead and Supervisor in ensuring that established policies and standard operating procedures are being followed and that individual and team goals for productivity and quality are met/exceeded.
• Assist in the development and documentation of policies and procedures for technicians, including specific training materials and ensuring these documents are current and accurate.
• Assist in training and validating technician staff regarding procedures.
• Provide one on one training in addition to group sessions on an as needed basis.
• Provide tips on how to get the job done more efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure that all team members are cross trained to cover production functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Illinois state Pharmacy Technician license required.
• 1+ years Pharmacy Technician work experience required.
• General PC knowledge and e-mail abilities.
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within dispensing pharmacy.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• Learn quickly, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability and desire to assist team members.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volumes.

• Sit and/or stand for lengthy periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 20 lbs. frequently
• Perform repetitive motion with fingers, hands, and arms.
• Work may be in confined areas close to machinery.
• Work may be performed…