Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Experience Champaign Urbana; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive and inclusive team as a Pharmacy Technician at a leading healthcare provider in Urbana, IL. This role offers the opportunity to assist in delivering pharmaceutical care, including preparing and labeling medications, compounding, and ensuring proper storage and inventory of drugs. With a focus on growth and flexibility, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values nursing excellence and offers various career opportunities. Be part of a team that makes a difference in patients' lives while enjoying a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have certifications as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in compounding and medication preparation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label chemotherapy drugs accurately.
• Fill medication orders promptly and accurately.
• Conduct monthly inspections of drugs for expiration.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Compounding

Labeling

Billing Functions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients at Carle Foundation Hospital, Kirby and Hoopeston Hospitals, and other Carle Enterprise locations that use medications. Responsibilities include technical tasks such as filing, compounding, reconstitution, labeling, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (NHA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (PTCB) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Work Experience: [Specify if applicable]

Responsibilities

1. Accurately and safely prepare and label chemotherapy drugs for administration. (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task)
2. Accurately fill and deliver Omnicell restock lists.
3. Assist in developing and maintaining training materials as needed.
4. Assist in special projects as assigned by the Director, excluding clinical decision-making tasks.
5. Enter and process new prescriptions and refills.
6. Fill medication orders accurately and promptly, including doses, stock replacement, unit doses, outpatient, and take-home prescriptions.
7. Perform billing functions, including patient charging, nursing unit charges, and controlled substance charging, manually or via barcode scanner.
8. Perform miscellaneous non-sterile compounding.
9. Conduct monthly inspections of nursing units and pharmacy for expired or unusable drugs, ensuring proper storage and inventory.
10. Prepare IV products using aseptic techniques with proper labeling. (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task)
11. Prepare parenteral nutrition solutions and batch IV products as needed. (PRN Technicians are not required to perform this task)
12. Deliver enteral nutritional supplements, maintain records, and handle billing.
13. Provide services to Operating Room staff from the OR medication room.
14. Restock and replace trays and kits used throughout the facility.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. Join a supportive, inclusive team where you can thrive. Experience growth, balance, and flexibility at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health employs nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare businesses. Our facilities hold Magnet designations for nursing excellence. We also partner with Methodist College, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and Health Alliance, offering numerous career opportunities in central Illinois.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify and may require Form I-9 verification for employment eligibility. For more information, contact [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage range is $17.33 - $28.07, depending on experience, qualifications, location, licenses, shifts, and other factors. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.