Pharmacy Technician
2 weeks ago
The Retail Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, assist patients, and perform other pharmacy service duties as required.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
None Required
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Pharmacy Technician License Illinois within 60 days and Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) For pharmacy technicians licensed after December 31, 2007. Exempt: Anyone enrolled in a first professional degree program in pharmacy and designated a *student pharmacist* by IDFPR. within 2 years or Certified Pharmacy Technician (NHA) For pharmacy technicians licensed after December 31, 2007. Exempt: Anyone enrolled in a first professional degree program in pharmacy and designated a *student pharmacist* by IDFPR. within 2 years.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Previous pharmacy experience or customer service experience preferred. Basic computer literacy, reading, math, and phone skills required.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacist under direct supervision in the provision of pharmaceutical care to all patients. Performing technical tasks such as filling, compounding , reconstitution and labeling
- Enter patient information accurately into pharmacy computer system, including, but not limited to, patient‘s address, patient‘s phone number, patient‘s allergies and patient‘s date of birth. Enters correct medication information, including, but not limited to, medications, strength, route, number of refills and physician name.
- Perform calculations needed for prescription input and dispensing
- Correctly identify patient per protocol prior to dispensing medication. Offers patient counseling by a pharmacist prior to completing transaction.
- Prioritize work to fill prescriptions in order of importance. Initials Rx labels on all prescriptions.
- Follow department procedures for maintaining drug and supply inventory
- Remove expired medications, rotate stock, clean and organize assigned areas on a regular basis.
- Perform prescription returns and insurance reversals on a regular basis
- Respond to phone call inquires and walk-up service requests, resolving issues or redirecting them appropriately
- Properly uses department equipment including but not limited to point of sale equipment, pill counters and vendor software.
- Perform select assigned tasks that may include specialized or advanced training and/or competency such as facilitating prior authorizations and advanced insurance/ provider inquires
- Recommends/involved in implementation of efficiency or department initiatives
- Participation in tasks related to quality assurance monitoring, data collection and analysis
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation‘s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world‘s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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