Pharmacy Tech I-AM/PM Rotating

Advocatehealth; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Tech I for a dynamic role that supports pharmacists and technicians in delivering medications to patients. This entry-level position involves a variety of responsibilities, including dispensing medications, troubleshooting dispensing issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have strong mathematics skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Join a dedicated team in the healthcare sector and contribute to improving patient care while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and delivers medications accurately and timely.
• Enters medication orders in the computer system for patient care.
• Assists in training pharmacy team members and students.

Skills

Mathematics Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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Purpose: Performs clerical, distributive, technical, and data gathering duties to provide medications to patients and support pharmacists and technicians.

Accountabilities:

1. Dispenses and delivers medications accurately and timely.
2. Demonstrates competence in department automated dispensing and storage devices.
3. Troubleshoots dispensing issues.
4. Prepares non-sterile and sterile products accurately and consistently with USP standards.
5. Enters medication orders in the computer system and navigates within the electronic medical record to facilitate patient care.
6. Uses automation and technology to maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition.
7. Addresses customer and team member concerns accurately and timely.
8. Triages phone calls from customers, nurses, physicians, or patients, understanding issues and providing resolutions or appropriate hand-offs.
9. Assists in training and shares knowledge with pharmacy team members, residents, and students.
10. Supports departmental initiatives, including performance improvement activities and committees.
11. Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including controlled substance procedures, USP standards, and DNV requirements.

Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate
• 1 year of experience
• Good mathematics skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care