Pharmacy Tech - Retail

Overview

The Apothecary Shoppe, an independent community pharmacy located in West Salem, Illinois, is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care to our patients. We pride ourselves on being a trusted healthcare partner in the community, offering prescription services, medication counseling, and wellness support in a friendly, patient-focused environment. We also provide Prescription Assistance services for our local patients as well as others who see Carle Richland providers.

As part of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate dispensing, exceptional customer service, and adherence to all regulatory standards. Our pharmacy emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to improving health outcomes for every patient we serve.

Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders and to perform other pharmacy service duties as required.

Qualifications

Certifications :

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (NHA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or PTCB; within 2yr

Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR),

Education : ,

Work Experience : Retail pharmacy

Responsibilities

Enters 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.

Prioritize work to input stat and waiting prescriptions in order of importance.

Maintains order entry error rate

Fills orders with correct medication in a timely manner.

Matches NDC number on stock bottle with NDC number on Rx label.

Has pharmacist check all work before prescriptions are dispensed to the patient and keeps pharmacist informed of workload status.

Prioritizes work to fill stat and waiting prescriptions in order of importance.

Initials Rx labels on all prescriptions. Returns medications to stock and reorder medication if needed.

Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient's age : adult, pediatric, neonate, geriatric and adolescent.

Verifies patient name and address before giving prescriptions to patient.

Offers patient counseling by a pharmacist.

Correctly rings the transactions into the register and makes the correct change.

Maintains transfer, mail-out and return logs correctly.

Orders medications when stock is low, following the correct purchasing procedures.

Manages inventory to maximize cash flow.

Keeps Pharmacy Manager informed of shortages, outs, abnormal use and recalls.

Safely uses departmental equipment and disposes of waste in the proper containers.

Able to locate MSDS Sheets online. Demonstrates fire procedures correctly.

Follows safety standards.

Notifies Pharmacy Manager of any hazards immediately.

Participates in safety / disaster drills and in-services. Has read departmental safety manual.

Performs outdate checks on medication on a regular basis.

Performs prescription returns and insurance reversals on a regular basis.

Assists in training new staff and helps other areas when needed.

Cashes out bank accurately and in a timely manner. Performs end-of-day procedures correctly.

Actively supports the mission, goals and objective of the hospital, pharmacy department and CPS through CQI activities.

Completes specials projects correctly and on time.

Answers, places and transfers telephone calls in a courteous manner.

Identifies self by name and location.

About Us

Find it here.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.89per hour - $30.6per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.