PHARMACY TECH II

Blessing Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 24,521 - 33,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement with matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off

Onsite childcare

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing medications and managing drug inventory. The position requires a high school diploma and offers competitive pay, with salary rates between $17.80 and $24.04, based on experience.

In addition to the responsibilities of medication preparation and record maintenance, the role demands excellent communication and computational skills. Preferred qualifications include completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Course and Illinois registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong computational and typing skills are necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Prepare dosage forms and prescriptions for final check by the pharmacist.
• Maintain drug inventory and patient records under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Computational skills

Excellent typing skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Training Course

Job description

PHARMACY TECH I - PAY RATE $17.80 - $24.04

PHARMACY TECH II - PAY RATE: $19.27 - $27.94

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

Competitive Benefits

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

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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.

Education/Training/Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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.