Pharmacy Tech 2 Certified - Rush Specialty Pharmacy-29098

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified to perform prescription data entry, labeling and preparation of medication orders for patients in the retail pharmacy. The role supports pharmacists and embodies Rush’s mission and ICARE values.

Requires Illinois licensure, CPhT/EXCPT and strong data entry skills. Responsibilities include sterile admixtures coordination, accurate math, and active participation in a fast-paced pharmacy environment with emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• PTCB Certification (CPhT) or EXCPT required.
• Two years of experience in a customer service oriented pharmacy environment.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Good problem solving skills and ability to work independently and quickly.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and identifies various drug classes and names.
• Assists pharmacists in coordinating sterile admixtures preparation.
• Performs pharmaceutical math with accuracy and unit conversions.
• Familiar with abbreviation symbols and pharmacy communications.
• Understands drug storage requirements and compounding techniques.
• Proficient data entry; uses order entry, label generation, pricing, and billing.
• Recognizes billing plan codes and coverage of drugs.
• Assists in answering general drug information questions with pharmacists.
• Keeps IV prep room and equipment clean and maintained.
• Updates patient inventory usage in the system per orders.
• Responds to customer needs with prompt, courteous service.
• Maintains organized work area and shelves.
• Checks stock levels and orders replenishments.
• Maintains CE hours to keep CPhT certification.
• Attends department meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy data entry

Customer service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Illinois Pharmacy Technician Licensure

PTCB Certification (CPhT) or EXCPT

Tools

Laminar air flow hoods

Computer systems

Telephone systems

Copiers

Fax machines

Calculator

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Specialty Drug Solutions

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $21.61 - $34.04 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.

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.

Other Information

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT
• Individuals licensed BEFORE January 1, 2008 are grandfathered; they are not required to become nationally certified or hold the "Certified" designation to continue working as a registered pharmacy technician in Illinois.
• 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, laminar air flow hoods, 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.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names.
• Assists pharmacists in coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures.
• Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations, and parenteral 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.
• Ensures the I.V. preparation room and related equipment are cleaned, calibrated and maintained per organizational policy and procedure.
• Updates/revises patient inventory usage numbers in the computer based on actual usage, change in orders, and communication with other team members.
• 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 stock necessary to fill prescriptions. 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

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.