Senior Pharmacy Technician

DetailsDepartment: Retail PharmacySchedule: Full Time, Day shiftHospital: Ascension Saint AlexiusLocation: Hoffman Estates, ILSalary: $23.18 - $32.32 per hourBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position.

Compensation

varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. ResponsibilitiesPerform advanced pharmacy technician duties and participate in quality and performance improvementinitiatives. Acquire clinical data to support Pharmacists. Coordinate special projects.

Responsible for auditing, quality assurance sign off with barcode scanning, controlled substanceoversight, and billing including, Long Term Care (LTC) billing and Medicare D claim adjudication. Serve as a resource for automation technology, training & involvement with IV workflow, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting, compounding, and robotics. Provide advanced cross-training for dedicated buyers, staff, operating room satellite, and retail. May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities.

May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization. RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:* Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. One or more of the following required:Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:* High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Join

Our TeamAscension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

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