Pharmacy Tech 2 Certified - Restricted Part Time-23048

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,995 - 40,956; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional rewards and benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified to handle prescription data entry and assist pharmacists. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, certification, and at least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment. Responsibilities include labeling medications, assisting with compounding, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Ability to use telephone, computer systems, and other office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescription data entry and labeling.
• Assist pharmacists with non-sterile compound preparation.
• Provide prompt, courteous customer service.
• Maintain an organized work area and supply levels.

Skills

Excellent data entry skills

Good problem solving skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Team player with a positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure

Current PTCB or NHA ExCPT certification

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
• Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
• Department: Oak Park Retail Pharmacy
• Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
• Shift: Shift 1
• Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
• Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour
• Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified performs duties such as prescription data entry, labeling, preparing and filling of medication orders for patients of the retail pharmacy. Such medication orders are prepared up to the point of final checking and dispensing by registered pharmacists. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names.
• Assists pharmacists in coordinating and preparing non-sterile compounds
• Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, and pharmaceutical dose calculations.
• Familiar with abbreviation symbols and equivalents used in pharmacy communications.
• Understands various drugs' storage requirements, dosage forms and compounding techniques. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of extemporaneous compounding skills.
• Possesses proficient data entry skills. Demonstrates essential computer skills such as order entry, label generation, drug pricing, and third party billing. Prioritizes workload to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Recognizes various billing plan codes and which drugs are covered under these different plans.
• Assists in looking up information to answer general information questions. Refers questions regarding drug information or patient specific questions to a pharmacist.
• Remains alert to customer needs and provides prompt, courteous customer service.
• Responds to and resolves patient/customer problems in an appropriate and timely fashion using proper channels.
• Maintains work area in an organized and orderly fashion, including facing of shelves and returning medications to shelves.
• Checks and maintains adequate supply of medication and merchandise necessary to fill prescriptions and maintain customer service. Orders stock well in advance of running out. Follows up with stock back orders and processes balance-due prescriptions.
• Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification.
• Attends department meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or NHA ExCPT required.
• At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment or related field.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Ability to use telephone, computer systems, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

Physical Demands

• Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.