*Senior Pharmacy Tech

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in daily pharmacy operations. The role spans inpatient and retail areas, with opportunities to work on IV and hazardous drug processes in inpatient settings.

Candidates should hold a valid State Pharmacy Technician license and CPhT, with 4+ years in the field; additional certifications and 340B experience are preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and dayshift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential is required (may be waived for current pharmacy students).
• At least 4 years of pharmacy technician experience in the current practice area preferred.
• Additional certifications in relevant areas of practice through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred (i.e., CSPT, Nonsterile Compounding, Supply Chain, Immunizations, and Inventory Management, etc.)
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in daily operation of the Pharmacy.
• In inpatient areas, the Senior Pharmacy Technician may be trained in intravenous and/or hazardous drug compounding, is regularly staffed as an IV admixture or chemotherapy admixture pharmacy technician or in advanced operational areas (e.g. controlled substance distribution, ADC replenishment), and also regularly assists Pharmacy Leadership with quality assurance projects, controlled substance monitoring and auditing, and regulatory compliance monitoring and auditing. Serves as a designated trainer for new pharmacy technicians.
• For retail areas, the Senior Pharmacy Technician provides expert-level support to pharmacists, performing specialized tasks that require advanced certification. In addition to QA, auditing, and training oversight, the Senior Pharmacy Technician manages higher-level responsibilities, including advanced technical procedures and ensuring workflow efficiency within the pharmacy.

Job description

Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacist, under his or her supervision, in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.

• For inpatient areas, the Senior Pharmacy Technician may be trained in intravenous and/or hazardous drug compounding, is regularly staffed as an IV admixture or chemotherapy admixture pharmacy technician or in advanced operational areas (e.g. controlled substance distribution, ADC replenishment), and also regularly assists Pharmacy Leadership with quality assurance projects, controlled substance monitoring and auditing, and regulatory compliance monitoring and auditing. Serves as a designated trainer for new pharmacy technicians.
• For retail areas, the Senior Pharmacy Technician provides expert-level support to pharmacists, performing specialized tasks that require advanced certification. In addition to QA, auditing, and training oversight, the Senior Pharmacy Technician manages higher-level responsibilities, including advanced technical procedures and ensuring workflow efficiency within the pharmacy.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy).
• At least 4 years of pharmacy technician experience in the current practice area (inpatient or retail) preferred.
• Additional certifications in relevant areas of practice through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred (i.e., CSPT, Nonsterile Compounding, Supply Chain, Immunizations, and Inventory Management, etc.)
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $20.45 to $30.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf