Pharmacy Technician I

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in pharmaceutical care, process drug orders, and support daily operations in the Pharmacy department. The role requires a HS diploma and Illinois licensure within specified timelines, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with compensation starting at $16.94/hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus, and a pathway to professional certification and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License within 60 days of hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years) or Pharmacist Student Certificate (NHA or PTCB)

Responsibilities

• Answer the door and telephone.
• Assist customers with inquiries and concerns.
• Check stock for drugs to reorder.
• Process and prepare medication orders accurately and timely.
• Maintain clean work environment.
• Assist with hospice packs and ice packs as needed.
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification within 2 years of hire.
• Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharmacy Technician Licensure within 60 days of hire.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

IL Tech License

PTCB Certification

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• Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs.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

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.