Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking a pharmacy technician trainee to learn under pharmacists and staff. The role involves assisting in preparing, stocking, and distributing medications, filling prescriptions, and maintaining inventory while ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will develop skills in dosage calculations, patient communication, and billing with guidance from licensed pharmacists. IL license is required; WI registration may apply for applicants outside Illinois.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong computer and record-keeping abilities.
• Good math and dosage calculation skills.
• Reliable, detail oriented and able to follow procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn pharmacy technician duties under supervision of pharmacists and staff.
• Assist in preparing, stocking, and distributing medications.
• Fill prescriptions and manage medication orders.
• Maintain inventory and assist with billing and insurance documentation.
• Respond to patient and provider inquiries and refer to Pharmacist as needed.
• Triages phone calls and maintains accurate records and cleanliness.

Skills

Computer competencies

Interpersonal skills

Dosage calculations

Attention to detail

Reliability

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Quality and safety

Education

High School Diploma

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 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