Pharmacy Technician ; Filled

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician are responsible for obtaining and documenting an accurate patient medication list. This process includes discussions with patients, family members, pharmacies, nurses, and providers etc.

Department:
Pharmacy Technician I

Hours:

PRN (as needed); not eligible for health benefits

Pay: based on experience, starting  an hour

• Answers the door and telephone.
• Assists customers with inquiries, questions and concerns.
• Checks pharmacy stock for drugs that need to be reordered.
• Completes General Employee Orientation, On-Line Interactive Education (OLIE), and all other competency assessments related to the position of Pharmacy Technician.
• Count out register and make sure there is change daily.
• Maintains a clean and uncluttered work environment.
• Make ice packs and order drugs for Hospice comfort packs.
• Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs. (In Prairie Pharmacy).
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification within 2 years of hire. (Exception: Pharmacist Students are not required by the state of IL to obtain Certification).
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharmacy Technician Licensure within 60 days of hire.
• Pick up and deliver mail and orders to the storeroom daily.
• Pick up outdated drugs from Inpatient Pharmacy and dispose of properly.
• Processes departmental paperwork as needed.
• Processes medication orders accurately and in a timely manner. Files processed orders upon completion.
• Process IDB orders for clinics.
• Take medications for employees to lab for couriers to deliver to clinics.

• High School (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years of license) or Pharmacist Student Certificate - National Health career Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (within 60 days of hire) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Estimated Compensation Range: $16.94 – $26.26. Pay based on experience.