Carle Health · 3 months ago
Pharmacy Tech - Retail
West Salem, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.33/hr - $28.07/hrCarle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with a commitment to providing quality care and supporting its team members. They are seeking a Pharmacy Tech to work under the supervision of a pharmacist, filling prescriptions and performing various pharmacy service duties. The role involves accurate data entry, medication management, and patient interaction to ensure safe and effective pharmacy operations.
Hospital & Health Care
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 <5% and serious order entry error rate <1%
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Retail pharmacy experience
Benefits
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Company
Carle Health
Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it.
Founded in 1946
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Kolb
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Dawn Walden
Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Cycle Officer
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