Pharmacy Technician I

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Mattoon, IL

1d • $17 - $26

About The Position

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 Required: High School Diploma, IL Pharm Tech License within 60 days of hire, Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years of hire, Pay: based on experience, starting at 16.94 an hour

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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• Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs.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• Pick up outdated drugs from Inpatient Pharmacy and dispose of properly.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.

Benefits

• Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us!
• Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs.
• We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers.
• We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees