Pharmacy Technician

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications accurately and safely. You will prepare and label orders, maintain drug-use records, and support I.V. preparation.

The role requires patient care across all ages and shifts, with standing, lifting and walking involved. Qualifications include High School/GED, active IDFPR license-tracked registration, CPhT or ExCPT certification, and at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: Pharmacy Technician license tracked by IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer Certification (ExCPT).
• Experience: At least 18 years of age.
• Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in ensuring medications are promptly, accurately and safely dispensed, delivered, charged and credited.
• Prepare and label medications to match orders.
• Maintain records related to drug use and charges.
• Proficient in dispensing oral medications and preparation of IV solutions.
• Duties may vary by assigned area or shift.
• Provide patient care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric ages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Arithmetic calculations

Computer skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Expected pay for a non certified pharmacy tech is $19.35- $21.78/hour.

Overview

This position will provide pharmacy support to OSF St. Katharine Medical Center in Dixon, IL

Day shift of 7:00am-4:30pm and one PM shift per week ending between 6:30pm-9:30pm; rotating weekend day shift (every 3rd-5th weekend)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Pharmacy Technician I assists pharmacists in ensuring medications are promptly, accurately and safely dispensed, delivered, charged and credited. Prepares and labels medications to match orders. Maintains records related to drug use and charges. This position requires the Technician to be proficient in both dispensing oral medications and in preparation of I.V. solutions. Duties may vary by assigned area or shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served, including neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Work involves standing, lifting and walking continually while in the process of performing duties.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School/GED
• Licenses/Certifications: Pharmacy Technician license tracked by IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) validated by PTCB or National Healthcareer Certification (ExCPT)
• Experience: At least 18 years of age
• Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 1 year pharmacy
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology
• Other requirements/information: Demonstrates ability to perform and apply arithmetic calculations Intermediate computer skills.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.