Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician to learn under direct supervision of pharmacists and staff. You will assist in preparing, stocking, and distributing medications, fill prescription orders, and maintain pharmacy inventory.

This role emphasizes accurate records, customer communication, and adherence to safety procedures within a hospital-based outpatient setting across Illinois and Wisconsin.”

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Computer skills and accurate record-keeping are essential.
• Good communication and math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing, stocking and distributing medications.
• Fills prescription/medication orders.
• Maintains inventory and restocks items in the pharmacy.
• Performs administrative tasks and handles billing/insurance documentation.
• Responds to patient and provider requests and refers inquiries to the Pharmacist.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Dosage calculations

Reliability

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Quality & safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under direct supervision of pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to learn the skills needed to become a pharmacy technician.
• Assists in preparing, stocking and distributing medications. These tasks may also include procuring, measuring, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), counting, and delivering medications.
• Fills prescription/medication orders.
• Maintains inventory and restocks items in the pharmacy.
• Performs administrative tasks such as updating records, keeping the pharmacy clean and organized, and handling billing and insurance documentation.
• Responds to the requests of patients and healthcare providers and refer various inquiries to the Pharmacist.
• Complies with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy.
• Obtains a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department.
• Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages.
• Demonstrates professionalism in behavior, appearance and interactions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

IL applicants: License is required.

WI applicants: Registration is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer competencies
• Good interpersonal skills, including both verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpretive/analytical skills for medication dosage calculations
• Reliable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Time and task management, prioritizing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ensures quality and safety in all work functions

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

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

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$16.89 - $31.68

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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

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 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