Pharmacy Technician-Champaign , Illinois

Socket.dev; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a diligent Pharmacy Technician in Illinois to support pharmacists, greet customers, receive prescriptions, and help operate the pharmacy smoothly and securely. You will verify orders, process prescriptions, manage inventory, and maintain HIPAA security.

Minimum one year of experience and active Illinois registration are required; bilingual candidates are preferred. Hours are Monday–Friday, with no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year or more of pharmacy technician experience.
• Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
• Bilingual candidate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with serving patients and maintaining the pharmacy department.
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity; process electronically.
• Answer calls, take orders, and coordinate medication delivery.
• Maintain inventory, stock, label medication, and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure HIPAA/HITECH compliance and follow quality standards.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Bilingual

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician, IL

Job description

Hours/Shift-Monday -Friday (9:30AM-6:00PM)

Closed Weekends and most federal holidays

Responsibilities:

• Assist the pharmacist with serving patients and maintaining the pharmacy department
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
• Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
• Resolve issues when they arise (e.g., rejected insurance claims).
• Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.
• Undertake administrative tasks (e.g., Record-keeping) as assigned.
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards and activities.
• Keep abreast and stay current with HIPAA, HITECH, and FWA credentialing.
• Assist Pharmacist with clinical and non-clinical operations and document and report any issues per quality to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Package orders based on policies and procedures.
• Coordinate medication delivery location and estimated time with patient.
• Prepare and arrange delivery of medication with courier service or shipping service.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• Answer incoming phone calls for prescription orders, refills, make outgoing follow up calls to patients regarding their medications.
• Triage calls and elevate to appropriate leadership when necessary.

Requirements:

Candidate must have (1) year or more of pharmacy technician experience

Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois

Bilingual Candidate preferred not required