Pharmacy Technician Outpatient

Position Highlights:

• Position: Pharmacy Technician Outpatient
• Hourly Pay Range: $19.62 - $30.41. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital – Arlington Heights, IL.
• Part time: Per Diem
• Hours: Days, Hours vary between the hours of (9am – 6pm)

What you will do:

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Manager, and in accordance with standard procedures, assists the Pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and pharmacy supplies, record keeping and stocking of inventory.

• Selects medications to fill prescription orders utilizing knowledge of trade and generic names of drugs and standard drug equivalencies and attaches appropriate secondary warning labels as necessary
• Responsible for creating patient profile in pharmacy information system, including entry of patient demographic information, allergies and prescription plan information
• Assists with submission and review of adjudicated prescription claims to ensure appropriateness of reimbursement, co-pay and related financials; if needed follows up on claims with pharmacists, physicians, patients or pharmacy benefit manager [PBM] companies to resolve issues
• Answers inbound telephone calls and triages calls as appropriate
• Ensures that drugs are properly labeled, outdated drugs have been removed, and refrigerated drugs are stored at appropriate temperature.   
• Checks in prescription medication and over-the-counter (OTC) orders and reports discrepancies to the Outpatient Pharmacy Manager or Staff Pharmacist.
• Responsible for ordering OTC products and shelving order upon receiving
• Maintains work station in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.  Conducts monthly inspection of pharmacy, cleans and organizes shelves according as required.  Appropriately prioritizes work, consulting a pharmacist or supervisor when direction is needed.   Answers departmental telephones within 4 rings and services customers at the Pharmacy window in a professional, customer-friendly manner.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures.

What you will need:

• Education: Pharmacy Technician certification either by a national certification test or an approved program is preferred.
• Certification: Current Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Illinois, Certified Pharmacy Technician with CPhT certification within two (2) years of licensure require, or an active student in an accredited school of Pharmacy, or have maintained active Pharmacy Technician licensure with the state of Illinois since January 1, 2008. Successful completion of Aseptic Technique, Chemotherapy Preparation and other competency testing as assigned on an annual basis.
• License: Current Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Illinois.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
• Visa Sponsorship Available (Nursing and Lab roles)

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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