Pharmacy Technician I (IL)

Navitus Health Solutions / Lumicera Health Services

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 49,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

Parental leave 4 weeks

9 holidays

401K match up to 5%

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Educational Assistance Plan

Referral Bonus – up to $750

Job summary

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join our Peoria team. Under the Pharmacist-in-Charge, you will assist with obtaining information for dispensing, contacting doctors and patients, and translating prescription details into our dispensing software.

You will handle patient data, help prepare orders for shipping, and support pharmacy operations while complying with federal and state regulations. This onsite role offers a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; National CPhT and/or state registration required per state of residence.
Minimum two years pharmacy support or healthcare experience preferred.
Commitment to compliance programs and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Answer inbound calls from patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.
Contact doctors to obtain necessary prescription information to fill a prescription.
Manage queues and process oldest orders first to ensure timely dispensing.
Ensure correct shipment of specialty pharmacy orders.
Maintain adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals and assist with ordering and stocking.
Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws with high ethical standards.

Skills

Customer service

Phone communication

Multitasking

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High school diploma

CPhT certification/registration

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Inventory management system

Job description

Company

Lumicera

About Us

Lumicera - Lumicera Health Services Powered by Navitus - Innovative Specialty Pharmacy Solutions- Lumicera Health Services is defining the “new norm” in specialty pharmacy to optimize patient well-being through our core principles of transparency and stewardship. Here at Lumicera, our team members work in an environment that celebrates creativity and fosters diversity. ._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Current associates must use SSO login option at https://employees-navitus.icims.com/ to be considered for internal opportunities.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.

Pay Range

USD $20.19 - USD $23.75 /Yr.

STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)

0.00 - Ineligible

Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)

M-F 8am to 6pm

Overview

Lumicera Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to join our team!

Under direction from the Pharmacist-in-Charge and other pharmacists in the Specialty Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician I is primarily responsible for assisting the pharmacist in obtaining all the necessary information for dispensing and adjudicating a medication correctly. The Pharmacy Technician I’s main objective is to answer phone calls and contact the doctors and patients via fax or phone or other communication means. The Pharmacy Technician I is also responsible for accurately translating prescription information and all other information obtained to dispense the medication into the pharmacy dispensing software. The Pharmacy Technician I may also be responsible for selecting the medication to be dispensed, attaching the prescription label to the medication, and ensuring all prescription information is packaged with the dispensed medication in advance of a final check by the pharmacist. The Specialty Pharmacist is accountable for verifying the prescription and medication in a final check prior to its shipping. The Pharmacy Technician I may be responsible for obtaining and verifying patient information including demographics, allergies, medication history, comorbidities, and payer information. This position will function with and assist any other area in the facility as needed with regard to technician type duties.

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Responsibilities

How do I make an impact on my team?

Responsible for answering the inbound calls from patients, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals
Responsible for contacting doctors to obtain necessary prescription information to properly fill a prescription
Responsible for managing the queues and working oldest orders first
Responsible for the correct shipment of the specialty pharmacy orders
May be responsible for ensuring adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, including ordering, receipt, verification of orders, and stocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies
The Employee will act in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and with the highest ethical standards that we consistently strive to achieve. Thus, legal and ethical compliance is an essential duty of each employee
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What our team expects from you?

High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred. National CPhT and/or registration/licensure required per employee’s residing state’s requirements
Minimum two years pharmacy support experience or healthcare environment experience preferred
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives
The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees

What can you expect from Lumicera?