*Senior Pharmacy Tech

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee seeks a Senior Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in daily operations across inpatient and retail areas.

You will participate in IV admixture/chemotherapy processes, QA, audits, training, and ensure regulatory compliance under supervision. In retail settings, you provide expert-level support, perform advanced procedures, manage workflow efficiency, and uphold high standards of accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required (may be waived for current students).
• At least 4 years of pharmacy technician experience in current practice area preferred.
• Additional certifications (PTCB CSPT, Nonsterile Compounding, Supply Chain, Immunizations, Inventory Mgmt.) preferred.
• ASHP-accredited training or equivalent preferred; 340B experience preferred at 340B facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists Pharmacist in daily operation of the Pharmacy across inpatient and retail areas; supports QA, audits and regulatory compliance.
• In inpatient areas, may be trained in IV/chemotherapy admixture and be involved in specialized operations and training of new technicians; in retail, provides expert-level support and ensures workflow efficiency.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Training oversight

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration

CPhT credential

4+ years pharmacy technician experience

ASHP-certified training / equivalent

340B program experience

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

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2. State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.
• 3. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy).
• 4. At least 4 years of pharmacy technician experience in the current practice area (inpatient or retail) preferred.
• 5. 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.).
• 6. Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• 7. 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