Pharmacy Technician - Retail
About The Position
Join Our Retail Pharmacy Team at Carle! Carle is currently seeking Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT/PTCB) to join our exceptional retail pharmacy team. If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and positive environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in healthcare. We offer: Great hours Competitive pay A positive, team‑focused work environment As a Retail Pharmacy Technician, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to: Accurately fill prescriptions Assist patients with professionalism and compassion Support daily pharmacy operations and services You’ll play an important role in delivering excellent service and contributing to a patient‑focused experience every day.
Requirements
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- HS Diploma/GED
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Pharmacy Tech Exp
Responsibilities
- Assists pharmacists under direct supervision to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to a diverse patient population.
- Executes technical pharmacy tasks, including the accurate filling, compounding, reconstitution, and labeling of medications.
- Performs complex pharmaceutical calculations to ensure precise prescription input and safe dispensing.
- Maintains quality assurance through rigorous stock rotation, expiration monitoring, and organized inventory management.
- Manages patient profiles by accurately entering demographic data, allergy history, and insurance information into the pharmacy computer system.
- Processes prescription orders with high attention to detail, verifying medication strength, route, refill counts, and provider credentials.
- Navigates insurance complexities, including facilitating prior authorizations, performing reversals, and resolving advanced provider inquiries.
- Utilizes specialized equipment such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, automated pill counters, and vendor-specific software.
- Prioritizes workflow to ensure urgent prescriptions are filled efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Upholds safety standards by verifying patient identity per protocol and ensuring every patient is offered pharmacist counseling.
- Resolves service requests via phone and in-person, providing professional assistance or redirecting inquiries to the appropriate department.
- Contributes to department growth by participating in quality monitoring and recommending initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
