Specialty/Retail Pharmacy Technician (Certified) FT

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Gibson City, IL

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Specialty/Retail Pharmacy Technician works full time at Gibson Specialty Pharmacy in Gibson City, Illinois. The role alternates between Specialty Pharmacy on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays and Retail Pharmacy on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and keeping records. They work in a fast-paced environment to support safe and effective pharmaceutical services, and perform their duties only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties legally reserved for a registered pharmacist. The position involves processing prescriptions and insurance claims, supporting pharmacy inventory and quality improvement, maintaining medication storage areas, assisting patients and the public, and working cooperatively with pharmacy staff. The technician is expected to maintain confidentiality, follow applicable policies and safety requirements, and provide professional, customer-focused service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
Current pharmacy technician certification; required within two years of receiving the State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
Ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail within specified timeframes.
Ability to work cooperatively with pharmacy staff.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changing workloads and work schedules.
Ability to set priorities and solve problems, including addressing problems in a group setting.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with and assist the public, including customers and patients.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and finger movements, including computer keyboard use.
Ability to lift and carry light loads and stoop or kneel as needed.
Ability to lift 30 pounds from floor to waist, 40 pounds from 14 inches to waist, and 20 pounds from waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead; carry 30 pounds for 30 feet; and push or pull 40 pounds of force for 15 feet.
Ability to walk or stand for 4–8 hours and physically operate equipment used in the job.

Responsibilities

Procure and distribute drug orders according to requests, assignments, policies, procedures, protocols, and required timeframes.
Maintain adequate stocks of medications and supplies.
Contribute to effective pharmacy operations and participate in departmental quality improvement and inventory-cost improvement activities.
Maintain competency for the position and complete required skills assessments, education, and training.
Prepare prescriptions; receive prescriptions and check their validity; select appropriate medicines and measure dosages.
Process insurance claims.
Keep pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and organized.
Inspect assigned medication storage areas at least monthly, document inspections, and identify and replace outdated or unusable drugs.
Answer telephone calls and window requests, identify the department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
Attend pharmacy staff meetings.
Provide orientation and training to new team members.
Work cooperatively with pharmacy staff and other staff members, communicate concerns and suggestions constructively, and contribute to a team environment.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information and comply with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.
Follow health-system and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations, including requirements for risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection control.
Support patient satisfaction, cost reduction, quality, safety, and customer needs and expectations.
Report to work punctually and dependably as scheduled and fulfill on-call obligations according to the prearranged schedule.
Maintain a professional appearance, follow the pharmacy dress code, and wear an identification badge.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.