Senior Pharmacy Technician - Accredo - Elmhurst, IL
About The Position
Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, a division of Evernorth Health Services, is seeking high-energy, positive individuals to join their pharmacy technician team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician. This role is crucial in ensuring specialty prescriptions are processed, dispensed, and shipped appropriately to millions of patients. The Senior Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for the accurate and timely execution of assigned tasks, distribution of workload, and serving as a resource to leads and supervisors. They will support productivity, quality, and safety by operating production equipment, assisting in troubleshooting, and participating in the development of policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Illinois state Pharmacy Technician license required.
- 1+ years Pharmacy Technician work experience required.
- General PC knowledge and e-mail abilities.
- Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within dispensing pharmacy.
- Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
- Learn quickly, solve problems, and make decisions.
- Ability and desire to assist team members.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volumes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate distribution of workload and workflow for assigned area including shifting resources and back filling as needed.
- Accurately and responsibly operates production equipment to include but not limited to changing labels, cleaning printers, monitoring production equipment, restocking materials.
- Ensure appropriate teams are informed of equipment malfunctions.
- Serve as the first line resource for questions/issues for team members in coordination with supervisor.
- Promote a positive work environment for team that supports high employee morale and job satisfaction.
- Identify and document issues impacting performance and productivity of team members.
- Raise issues to Lead and Supervisor for action.
- Provide input regarding solutions for same.
- Assist Lead and Supervisor in ensuring that established policies and standard operating procedures are being followed and that individual and team goals for productivity and quality are met/exceeded.
- Assist in the development and documentation of policies and procedures for technicians, including specific training materials and ensuring these documents are current and accurate.
- Assist in training and validating technician staff regarding procedures.
- Provide one on one training in addition to group sessions on an as needed basis.
- Provide tips on how to get the job done more efficiently and accurately.
- Ensure that all team members are cross trained to cover production functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health coverage effective day 1 (including medical, dental, vision).
- Holiday, PTO and OT pay.
- 401K with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Growth and advancement potential.
- 401(k)
- company paid life insurance
- a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- paid holidays
- leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
