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Carle Foundation Hospitalposted 22 days ago
$17 - $28/Yr
Champaign, IL
10,001+ employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
About the position
The Retail Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, assist patients, and perform other pharmacy service duties as required.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacist under direct supervision in the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patients
- Performing technical tasks such as filling, compounding, reconstitution, and labeling
- Enter patient information accurately into pharmacy computer system, including: Patient's address, Patient's phone number, Patient's allergies, Patient's date of birth
- Enter correct medication information, including: Medications, Strength, Route, Number of refills, Physician name
- Perform calculations needed for prescription input and dispensing
- Correctly identify patient per protocol prior to dispensing medication
- Offers patient counseling by a pharmacist prior to completing transaction
- Prioritize work to fill prescriptions in order of importance
- Initials Rx labels on all prescriptions
- Follow department procedures for maintaining drug and supply inventory
- Remove expired medications, rotate stock, clean and organize assigned areas on a regular basis
- Perform prescription returns and insurance reversals on a regular basis
- Respond to phone call inquiries and walk-up service requests, resolving issues or redirecting them appropriately
- Properly uses department equipment including but not limited to: Point of sale equipment, Pill counters, Vendor software
- Perform select assigned tasks that may include specialized or advanced training and/or competency such as: Facilitating prior authorizations, Advanced insurance/ provider inquiries
- Recommends/involved in implementation of efficiency or department initiatives
- Participation in tasks related to quality assurance monitoring, data collection and analysis
Requirements
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (NHA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
