PHARMACY TECH II

Blessing Hospital; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Paid time off

Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL, seeks a Pharmacy Technician I/II to support pharmacists in preparing dosage forms and distributing medications across the organization.

Requirements include a high school diploma, typing skills, and strong written and verbal communication; Illinois technician registration and board certification where required are noted. Competitive benefits and sign-on bonuses apply.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Graduate or equivalent
• Computational skills are a must
• Excellent typing skills a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing dosage forms and distributing medications
• Prepare dosage forms to the point of final check by pharmacist and maintain patient records
• Support the drug inventory and ensure patient safety under supervision of a registered pharmacist

Skills

Typing

Communication

Computational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Training

Job description

PHARMACY TECH I- PAY RATE $17.80- $24.04
ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $2,000SIGN ON BONUS

PHARMACY TECH II PAY RATE: $19.27- $27.94
ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $5,000SIGN ON BONUS
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in preparing all pharmaceutical dosage forms, except those prepared by the IV Trained technician and those dosages requiring the specialized skills of the pharmacist. The position prepares dosage forms and prescriptions to the point of "final check" approval by the pharmacist and prepares patient medication safely and effectively in addition to maintaining the drug inventory and patient records; under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. All duties are carried out only by a registered pharmacist. This position is responsible for distributing medications throughout the organization.
This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals and direction of the Performance Improvement / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
REQUIRED:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Computational skills are a must
• Excellent typing skills a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED:

• Completion of Pharmacy Technician Training Course preferred
• Prior training and experience in pharmacy, particularly hospital pharmacy admixture program highly preferred

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

• Illinois registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent unless exempted by the state of Illinois due to Grandfathering

PAY STATUS

Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.