Pharmacy Tech I

Advocatehealth; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Tech I to join their team. The role involves performing advanced pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating on training and development. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Technician certification and experience in pharmacy roles. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) required.
• State licensure for medication histories required.
• Typically 5 years of experience in pharmacy roles.

Responsibilities

• Performing services in atypical environments like remote medication histories.
• Identifying quality improvement opportunities to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Acting as a resource for other healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Problem Resolution

Mathematics

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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Responsibilities include:

1. Performing services within assigned areas requiring advanced skills, primarily in atypical environments like remote medication histories.
2. Serving as an expert with equipment and technology, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring accurate documentation.
3. Identifying quality improvement opportunities to enhance safety, effectiveness, and efficiency, and supporting operational changes.
4. Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, staying current with field changes, and promoting best practices.
5. Acting as a resource for other healthcare team members and problem-solving complex issues.
6. Collaborating on education, training, orientation, and competency development for team members.
7. Serving as a liaison to system pharmacy teams and communicating changes in the specialty area.

Minimum requirements include:

• Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcare Association.
• State licensure for medication histories.
• High School diploma.
• Typically 5 years of experience in hospital or retail pharmacy technician roles.

Skills and abilities required:

• Good mathematics, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service, problem resolution, and process development skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 35 lbs, and perform various physical activities throughout the workday.