Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,440 - 50,856; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician in Chicago, IL. The role requires assisting pharmacists, managing medication inventory, and ensuring confidentiality regarding patient information. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be Certified Pharmacy Technicians, and have skills in communication and organization. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, aiming for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is desirable.
• Must be registered with the State as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Pharmacist in dispensing health care products.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify for additional supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Apply for the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician role at Insight Health Systems.

Insight Health Systems provided pay range

This range is provided by Insight Health Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to help achieve cost effective, results oriented and customer focus manner pharmaceutical services by performing these duties in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Chicago Pharmacy. The pharmacy lead technician, under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist shall prepare medications, order, receive and maintain a perpetual inventory (maintains and established PAR levels). These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Chicago Hospital. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Pharmacist in providing and dispensing health care products.
• Properly package and arrange medication order delivery after a Registered Pharmacist’s final check of the patient’s medication order.
• Monitor inventory levels of FDA-approved medication.
• Notify appropriate individuals when additional supplies need to be ordered.
• Transfer the necessary drug supplies from the pharmacy.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove outdated medications.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/client information at all times (follow HIPAA guidelines).
• Disposes of material in appropriate containers and in an appropriate manner.
• Reproduce labels or any essential task in order to properly perform daily functions.
• Assist the department with other assignments as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge: Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).
• Skills: Analytical, interpersonal.
• Abilities: Physical, mental (specify amount and duration).

Knowledge

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience desirable.
• Proficient organizational, communication, and basic computer skills.
• Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the State.

Skills

Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e., use of computer keyboard) and labeling containers.

Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate.

Verbal and written communication.

Extended periods of standing and walking, typing skills of 30 WPM.

Abilities

Extended periods of standing and walking.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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