Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician trainee to learn under pharmacists and staff. You will assist in preparing, stocking and distributing medications and fill prescription orders while developing skills in dosage calculations and inventory management.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy and customer service, with licensure expectations for IL (license) or WI (registration). Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• IL applicants: License is required.
• WI applicants: Registration is required.
• Proficiency in computer systems and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, stocking and distributing medications.
• Fill prescription orders and maintain pharmacy inventory.
• Handle administrative tasks and billing/insurance documentation.
• Respond to patient and provider inquiries, triage calls.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized pharmacy.

Skills

Computer competencies

Interpersonal skills

Medication dosage calculations

Reliable

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Quality and 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.

PAY RANGE

$16.89 - $31.68

EEO STATEMENT

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

BENEFITS

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.