PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CENTRAL FILL (MAIL ORDER) - STROGER HOSPITAL

Cook County; Bayshore (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient and outpatient services in the Central Fill area. Under supervision, you will help provide pharmaceutical care across pharmacy operations and assist pharmacists with daily tasks.

The ideal candidate holds IL licensure, a PTCB or ExCPT certification, and at least one year of experience, with strong accuracy and patient-service focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; proof at interview.
• Licensed as a pharmacy technician in Illinois; proof at interview.
• One year of full-time work experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Active certification from PTCB or ExCPT; proof at interview.
• Typing speed of 15 words per minute or better.

Responsibilities

• Fill medications and supplies across Pharmacy Services accurately.
• Enter OTC and supply orders into computer systems correctly.
• Receive prescriptions from ambulatory patients and verify details.
• Maintain stock; rotate and check for expired items; assist with clerical tasks.
• Provide fast, courteous service and answer patient inquiries at the pharmacy window.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Typing speed 15 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UNION MEMBERS AFSCME - 1178

LOCATION: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital – (TEMPORARY), NEW SUBURBAN LOCATION COMING SOON!

JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Technician

DEPARTMENT: CENTRAL FILL (MAIL ORDER)

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, provides pharmaceutical care to all areas of Pharmacy Services including Inpatient and Outpatient services.

Typical Duties

• Accurately fills medications and supplies from all areas of Pharmacy Services.
• Prepares stock requisitions, places stock in proper storage place, delivers supplies and obtains stocks from storage room.
• Accurately enters Over-the-Counter (OTC) and supply orders into computer.
• Returns medications back to stock.
• Operates robotic machinery after proper training has been provided.
• Receives prescriptions into the pharmacy from ambulatory care patients.
• Rotates stocks and checks for expired medications.
• Answers and screens telephone calls for pharmacists.
• Answers patient inquiries at pharmacy window.
• Troubleshoots problems involving particular prescriptions
• Receives and reviews prescriptions to provide fast and courteous service to patients.
• Announces the names of patients whose prescriptions are available for pick-up.
• Perform miscellaneous assignments given by pharmacist or supervisor, including but not limited to, clerical functions, organizing and maintaining good housekeeping for the pharmacy work areas.
• May be assigned to different areas of pharmacy to provide proper coverage.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• Licensed as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois, required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Pharmacy Technician, required.
• Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) program or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute, required. (Testing may be administered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge and familiarity with hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures and techniques
• Effective interpersonal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from other staff and supervisors
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Desire and ability to provide excellent patient service at all times
• This position requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

• *Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• *Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• *CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.