Certified Hospital Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to work in a PRN capacity with a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring medications are dispensed accurately, with responsibilities involving patient care across different age groups.

Qualifications

• Proficient in dispensing oral medications and preparation of I.V. solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in ensuring medications are promptly and accurately dispensed.
• Maintains records related to drug use and charges.
• Required to perform arithmetic calculations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $21.45-$25.23/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position

Overview

This position is to hire for a pharmacy technician to work PRN and to work a weekend schedule. Schedule will vary - mostly days and evenings, working every other weekend; rotation on third shift and holidays

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Pharmacy Technician I assists pharmacists in ensuring medications are promptly, accurately and safely dispensed, delivered, charged and credited. Prepares and labels medications to match orders. Maintains records related to drug use and charges. This position requires the Technician to be proficient in both dispensing oral medications and in preparation of I.V. solutions. Duties may vary by assigned area or shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Work involves standing, lifting and walking continually while in the process of performing duties.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED

Licenses/Certifications: PHTC2 - Pharmacy Tech Certification (tracked by HR) Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer Certification

Experience: At least 18 years of age

Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: 1 year in pharmacy

Demonstrates knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology

Other requirements/information: Demonstrates ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations. Intermediate computer skills.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School/GED

Licenses/Certifications: PHTC2 - Pharmacy Tech Certification (tracked by HR) Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer Certification

Experience: At least 18 years of age

Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: 1 year in pharmacy

Demonstrates knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology

Other requirements/information: Demonstrates ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations. Intermediate computer skills.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.