Pharmacy Technician I - IP

Edward Elmhurst Health; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,485 - 39,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician I for the Skokie Hospital. This full-time position involves preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and assisting pharmacists with various duties.

The ideal candidate should hold a current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license and a high school diploma, with prior pharmacy experience preferred. This role includes benefits such as career development opportunities, health options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician required.
• Prior technician or hospital experience preferred.
• Certification required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, fill, and label medications for dispensing.
• Conduct rounds to nursing units for medication transportation.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory of supplies and medications.

Skills

Assisting pharmacist

Entering prescriptions

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

## Pharmacy Technician I - IPApplylocations: SKH Skokie Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R44143**Hourly Pay Range:**$18.50 - $28.68 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** Position: Pharmacy Technician I* Location: Skokie Hospital* Full time: 36 hours/week* Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating schedule, weekend & rotating holidays**A Brief Overview:** The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in dispensing and filling prescriptions. The Pharmacy Technician duties include, but are not limited to, entering prescriptions in the computer, filing prescriptions, ordering medications and over the counter items, calling third party insurance providers, and aiding the pharmacist in the day-to-day operations. The Pharmacy Technician I is also responsible for checking in orders, putting orders away (OTC, and RX), and completing end of day closing and deposit procedures. **What you will do:*** Prepares, fills and labels medications for final dispensing authorization by the Pharmacists.* Prepares the unit dose accurately according to the refill list, for Pharmacists final authorization and fill the automated medication station in timely manner.* Conducts rounds to nursing units according to schedule and prepares medications for transportation rounds.* Performs various pharmacy-related tasks to help maintain pharmacy efficiency and organization.* Assist in maintenance of pharmacy inventory of supplies and medications, (RX and OTC)**What you will need:*** **License:**Current Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician required* **Education:**High School Diploma or equivalent* **Certification:**Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred; certification required within two years of hire* **Experience:** Prior technician experience or hospital experience preferred. Retail experience preferred for retail positions**Benefits:*** Premium pay for eligible employees* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking at designated locations* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off* Community Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.