Certified Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmacists at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park, IL. The role involves preparing and labeling medications, ensuring accurate dispensing, and maintaining records related to drug use and charges.

The position requires a Pharmacy Technician license in IDFPR, PTCB/ExCPT certification, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician license IDFPR (Illinois) required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience: 1 year pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing, labeling, and charging medications.
• Prepare IV solutions and oral medications; maintain drug use records.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in medication delivery to patients.
• Handle medication charges and credits as part of the process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

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 will provide pharmacy support to OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park, IL

8 hours consisting of every other weekend of day or evening shift. Must be able to pick up additional shifts during the week. Must be able to work 3rd shift rotation when needed. Holiday rotation.

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: Pharmacy Technician license tracked by IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation)

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer Certification (ExCPT)

Experience: At least 18 years of age

Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: 1 year 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.