Certified Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Perryville (MO); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition/awards events

Community service/improvement

Descripción de la vacante

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist with preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications in a retail setting. The role also involves resolving insurance denials, managing inventory, and maintaining dispensing records to ensure accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and completion of a pharmacy technician program is preferred with at least one year of retail experience.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Graduation from a pharmacy technician program is preferred.
• Minimum one year of retail pharmacy experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoots all insurance/Rx denials.
• Maintains petty cash and change fund balances.
• Prepares and labels medications; assists Pharmacist.
• Receives, stores, and inventories medications and supplies.
• Processes dispensing records and charges in the computer.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware as required.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication dosage calculations

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred

Descripción del empleo

OVERVIEW

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications while ensuring accuracy and patient safety. Responsibilities include resolving insurance and prescription denials, managing inventory and cash funds, maintaining dispensing records, processing charges, and cleaning and sterilizing pharmacy equipment.

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Variable, as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots all insurance/Rx denials.
• Maintains petty cash and change fund balances.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles/blister packs with prescribed tablets and capsules, and types labels for bottles/blister packs.
• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies. Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to customer or hospital patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred.
Minimum one year of retail pharmacy experience is required.

Certification and Licensure

Pharmacy Technician Licensure required
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Certification through NHA required.

Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good interpretive/analytical skills for medication dosage calculations, etc.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to feel, finger, handle, or grasp items for fine motor skills; reach with hands and arms, and talk/ hear. Must be able to crouch or squat to reach items. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

Supervises

N/A

PAY RANGE

$19.40 - $28.13

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women