Certified Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,146 - 30,775; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in dispensing, labeling and preparing medications, including IV solutions. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and patient care across neonatal to geriatric ages.

The Technician must hold an Illinois Pharmacy Technician license (IDFPR) and CPhT or ExCPT certification, be at least 18 years old, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Arithmetic calculations

Computer skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Overview

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.

Compensation: Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position.