Pharmacy Technician I

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I for a full-time role in Illinois. The technician assists Pharmacists with processing and distributing drug orders, handles customer inquiries, and supports hospice services.

A high school diploma is required, with an IL Pharmacy Technician license due within 60 days of hire and certification within 2 years of license date. Starting pay is $16.94/hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus; duties include stock checks, order processing, and maintaining a

Qualifications

• HS diploma required and license within 60 days of hire.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License within 60 days of hire.
• Certification required within 2 years of license date (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or NHA).

Responsibilities

• Answer the door and telephone; assist customers with inquiries.
• Check pharmacy stock and reorder drugs as needed.
• Complete required orientation and competency assessments.
• Count cash and ensure correct daily change.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Prepare ice packs and hospice comfort packs; arrange drug orders for clinics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board/NHA certification

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for assisting Pharmacists in all aspects of pharmaceutical care including processing and distribution of all drug and IV orders.

Department: Pharmacy

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Required: HS diploma, IL pharmacy Tech License within 60 days of hire. Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years of License date.

Pay: Base on experience, starting at $16.94/hour

$1,000 sign on bonus

Responsibilities

• Answers the door and telephone. Assists customers with inquiries, questions and concerns.
• Checks pharmacy stock for drugs that need to be reordered.
• Completes General Employee Orientation, On-Line Interactive Education (OLIE), and All other Competency assessments related to the position of Pharmacy Technician.
• Count out register and make sure there is change daily.
• Maintains a clean and uncluttered work environment.
• Make ice packs and order drugs for Hospice comfort packs.
• Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs. (In Prairie Pharmacy).
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification within 2 years of hire. (Exception: Pharmacist Students are not required by the state of IL to obtain Certification)
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharmacy Technician Licensure within 60 days of hire.
• Pick up and deliver mail and orders to the storeroom daily.
• Pick up outdated drugs from Inpatient Pharmacy and dispose of properly.
• Processes departmental paperwork as needed.
• Processes medication orders accurately and in a timely manner. Files processed orders upon completion.
• Process IDB orders for clinics, Take medications for employees to lab for couriers to deliver to clinics.

Requirements

• High School (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years of license) or Pharmacist Student Certificate - National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (within 60 days of hire) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

• Estimated Compensation Range $16.94 - $26.26
• Pay based on experience