Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Carepoint Pharmacy is seeking Certified Pharmacy Technicians. Come join our team with incredible employee perks, bonuses, paid health insurance premiums, and more!

Employee Perks & Benefits From Day One

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision - Company Paid Premiums

KPI Employee Bonuses - earn up to $600.00 per month

Floating Birthday PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Shout-Outs Gifts & Employee Recognition Celebrations

401(k); Company Matching

Paid Time Off (including sick, vacation and holidays)

Position Summary

Pharmacy Technicians help licensed Pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication for patients. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist or office managers.

Position Responsibilities

Pharmacy Technicians perform duties based on the application of scientific pharmacy principles. Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians include, but are not limited to:

Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and at times mixing medication

Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacists Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and chemicals, and ensures their security

Verifies that information on the prescription is complete and accurate

Enters data in computer system, recording all the prescriptions, purchase orders, requisitions, and disbursements

Prepares insurance claim forms, and labels for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. Performs general clerical duties, such as answering phones, operating computer, etc

Effectively follows workflow procedures with an in-depth understanding of each department for day-to-day coordination and processing of patient medication orders; manages own responsibilities.

Actively seeks opportunities to expand clinical, technical and insurance knowledge, leveraging available tools and training resources, to develop the basic drug understanding and technical expertise needed to accurately and more effectively assist patients.

Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Additional Responsibilities

A Pharmacy Technician’s additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Packages prescriptions for delivery of medication to patients, after pharmacist has checked it

Complete required orientation as directed by facility

Follow facility and OSHA and HIPPA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

Maintains an ethical standard and genuine care for the patient

Follow facility Unusual Occurrence Protocol

Physical Demands

Standing or sitting for long periods of time

Lifting up to 30 lbs. at any given point with multiple repetitions

Visual Acuity; looking at the computer for an extensive period of time

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

IL Pharmacy Technician License: Required

Certification (PTCB or ExCPT or Grandfathered): Required

Pharmacy Technician experience: Preferred

Retail Setting experience: Preferred

Lives within 20-mile radius: Preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.