Pharmacy Technician, Community - Part Time

SSM Health; Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their community-focused team. This part-time role offers the chance to support pharmacists in delivering exceptional patient care while managing prescription orders and inventory. With flexible hours and opportunities for additional shifts, you will play a crucial role in ensuring medications are accurately filled and delivered. This position also includes a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to begin a rewarding career in healthcare. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or 10 years of work experience.
• No prior experience required for this entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions by retrieving correct medications and packaging them.
• Assists pharmacists with entering prescription information and billing.

Skills

Customer Service

Medication Management

Prescription Filling

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

10 years of work experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Point of Sale (POS) System

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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Primary Location: SSM Health Good Samaritan, Mount Vernon IL

Department: Outpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Part Time-20 hours per week with opportunities to add additional hours when needed.

Shift: Days, 8-10 hour shifts. The pharmacy is open M-F 8am-6pm and Sat 9-1. Shifts could fall anytime during open hours. Monday-Saturday, No Sundays

Starting Pay: 20.08 minimum (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

Shift Differentials: Increases for Evenings, Nights, & Weekends based on State and Job Profile

Sign-on Bonus Eligible – $2,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)

Pay Range:

$20.08 - $30.13

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, is responsible for providing support to pharmacists including, but not limited to review of prescription orders, locating medication, preparation, counting, labeling, packing, delivery of medications to customers and reconciliation of claims in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions by retrieving the correct medication from inventory matching the National Drug Code (NDC), manufacturer, drug name strength, form, and quantity. Assist in dispensing prescriptions by pouring liquids, mixing suspensions and counting prefabricated dosage units. Packages finished prescriptions after being checked by a pharmacist and place into the will call, mail out or delivery areas.
• Assists the pharmacist with entering prescription information into the electronic record and submits claims to insurance companies for payment. Resolves third party rejections and reduces audit risks by ensuring all information is entered properly and completely.
• Maintains electronic records related to patient profile, insurance and new, transferred or discontinued prescriptions.
• Bills insurance and/or customers for prescriptions and merchandise and resolves questions and/or insurance rejections through proper channels. Maintain knowledge of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs from different insurers to identify and flag qualifying patients.
• Maintains patient charges, payroll deductions and monthly billing per local policy. Operates the cash register or point of sale (POS) system and performs end of day balance per established procedures.
• Follows all procedures for documenting and dispensing controlled substances. Handles controlled substances in a manner that ensures accountability and security.
• Assures medications are available for patients by assisting in inventory control including: ordering, checking in orders, stocking shelves, updating the computerized inventory system, rotating stock, processing recalls and conducting routine inspections of all areas where drugs are stored in the pharmacy for outdated and unusable medications and quarantining them in a separate area from usable stock.
• Assist in maintaining pharmacy records per regulatory standards. Which may include: filing prescriptions, invoices, signature & temperature logs, etc.
• Provide customer service through: greeting and acknowledging every customer, is knowledgeable of merchandise and assists customers within the pharmacy. Informs patients when delays are encountered with filling their prescription. Performs all duties of a pharmacy clerk.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
  
  

Experience

• No experience required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.
  
  

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Or
• IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Or
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  
  

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE
• -
• Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• And
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of
• Professional Registration
  
  

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
  
  

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Or
• WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department
• of
• Safety and Professional Services
• And
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of
• Safety
• and Professional Services
  
  

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3902000046 Retail Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  
  

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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