Pharmacy Technician II (Specialty Mail Order) - Pharmacy Practice, Retzky College of Pharmacy
About The Position
The University of Illinois Chicago’s Ambulatory Pharmacy Services is hiring two full-time Pharmacy Technician II professionals for Wood Street Specialty Mail Order Pharmacy in Chicago, Illinois. Wood Street is a closed-door mail-order pharmacy that provides pharmaceutical care to UI Health patients and UIC and UI Health employees, and is expanding its specialty and mail-order program. The role is part of a team focused on dispensing, claims adjudication, shipping, point-of-sale operations, and customer service. The position is on-site and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with hours ranging between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The hourly salary range is $27.54–$29.80, commensurate with experience. The position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Illinois residency is required.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
- At least six months of qualifying experience, met through either successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices or work experience in those procedures and practices.
- One year (12 months) of work experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Illinois residency is required.
Nice To Haves
- Current PTCB Pharmacy Certification.
- Previous retail pharmacy experience.
- Non-sterile compounding experience.
- Previous mail order experience.
Responsibilities
- Fill outpatient prescriptions, package medications for delivery, and adjudicate prescriptions.
- Maintain an organized drug distribution section to support an efficient workflow.
- Enter prescription orders into a computerized system and maintain inventory.
- Communicate effectively with patients in stressful situations and provide excellent customer service.
- Follow laws and requirements related to patient confidentiality.
- Answer phone calls in a timely manner and transfer them appropriately.
- Perform basic non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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