Certified Retail Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I for PRN coverage. The role supports Pharmacists in processing orders and requires standing and walking during shifts. Hours are 9:00am–7:00pm Mon–Fri and 9:00am–5:00pm Sat/Sun; shifts are 8 hours when scheduled.

OSF emphasizes total rewards and equal opportunity employment. Required qualifications include HS diploma/GED, 18+, PHTC/PHCT2/CPhT certifications and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years of age.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician requirements listed above.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and growth/development across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in processing provider medication orders under supervision.
• Stand, lift and walk continually during duties.
• Provide coverage assistance when current staff are out sick or on leave.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Arithmetic calculations

Microsoft Office

Neonates knowledge

Pediatrics knowledge

Geriatrics knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PHTC-Pharmacy Tech

PHCT2 - Pharmacy Tech Certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB

Active Pharmacy student with PHTC student license

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 to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

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.

Overview

This pharmacy technician position is for a PRN schedule. The pharmacy hours are

9:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday. When scheduled to work the pharmacy technician will work 8 hour shift between the hours the pharmacy is scheduled to be open.

Pharmacy technician will be hired to assist with coverage when current staff are out sick, putting in for time off, on leave and when there is a need to help with coverage.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for assisting Pharmacists in processing provider medication orders utilizing prescribed procedures under the supervision of a Pharmacist. Work involves standing, lifting and walking continually while in the process of performing duties.

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/ GED, At least 18 years of age

Experience: N/A

Licensure/ Certification: PHTC-Pharmacy Tech, PHCT2 - Pharmacy Tech Certification, Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer Certification, or Active Pharmacy student with Pharmacy Technician (PHTC) student license Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: N/A

Experience: 1 year pharmacy experience

Licensure/ Certification: N/A

Other Skills/ Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Demonstrates ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations. Intermediate computer skills.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.