Pharmacy Technician II (Effingham, IL)

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Effingham, IL seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to process prescriptions, assist with insurance billing, and support patient service operations. This is a full-time role with a 40-hour work week and duties that include delivering medications, restocking supplies, and assisting with IV and Pyxis tasks.

Applicants must hold an IL Pharmacy Technician License (or be eligible within 60 days), be Certified Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacist Student, and possess a High School

Qualifications

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License or eligibility within 60 days of hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification or Pharmacist Student status.
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Answers the door and telephone, assists customers with inquiries.
• Checks stock for reorder or labeling; restocks IV room supplies and ER take home meds.
• Completes orientation, OLIE, and competency assessments for Pharmacy Technician role.
• Maintains clean, safe work area; logs activities in accountability logs.
• Dispensing processes include IV orders, batch labels, and Pyxis/unit dose handling.

Education

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

Certified Pharmacy Technician

High School Diploma

Tools

PARX system

Pyxis

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II (Effingham, IL)

Job Description

Processes prescriptions, assists with insurance billing, manages refill requests, prepares medications, and supports patient service operations. Coordinates prescription delivery and mail services to improve medication access and continuity of care. Greets patients, processes transactions, answers phone calls, and supports efficient patient service within the pharmacy.

Department:

Pharmacy

Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Location:

Effingham. IL

Required

IL Pharmacy Technician License, Certified Pharmacy technician, High School Diploma

Candidates who are not yet licensed or certified will be hired as a Pharmacy Technician I, and compensation will align with the Pharmacy Technician I pay range.

Pay

Based on experience: Pharmacy Tech II: $17.79 - Pharmacy Technician I: $16.94

$1,000 sign on bonus

Responsibilities

Answers the door and telephone. Assists customers with inquires, questions and concerns., Checks pharmacy stock for drugs that need to be reordered or labeled. Restocks IV room supplies and ER take home medication for Pyxis drawer., Completes General Employee Orientation, On-Line Interactive Education (OLIE), and All other Competency assessments related to the position of Pharmacy Technician., Is USP-797 Compliant: Including weekly IV samples, Monthly clean room samples and maintenance of clean room., Maintains a clean and uncluttered work environment., Makes required entries into ALL Pharmacy Technician Accountability Logs., Makes scheduled runs to the floor in a timely manner., Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs. (Both in pharmacy and Assigned Nursing Station)., Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharm Tech Certification within 2 years of hire. (Exception: Pharmacist Students are not required by the state of IL to obtain Certification), Obtain and maintain Illinois Pharm Tech Licensure within 60 days of hire., Packages unit dose medications, makes medication bar code flags. Credits returned medications and re-shelves it in the proper location., Performs daily duties supporting clinical efforts including IV to Oral report, Pneumonia Vaccine, Coumadin log, etc., Prepares chemotherapy and T.P.N. orders., Prints batch labels as needed (i.e., irrigation, ER-home, etc.), Processes charges and credits of medications as appropriate., Processes departmental paperwork as needed., Processes IV orders. Prepares IVs using the proper aseptic technique., Processes medication orders accurately and in a timely manner. Files processed orders upon completion., Reconciles returned anesthesia narcotics., Restocks Pharmacy Crash Cart Boxes when received from Central Sterile., Restocks Pyxis units using the PARX system. Delivers meds to Pyxis units.

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

$17.79 - $27.57

Pay based on experience