Certified Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee position is an entry level pharmacy technician position that combines an online pharmacy training curriculum with congruent pharmacy work experience to prepare the trainee to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). The trainee will have the opportunity to advance into a Pharmacy Technician 2 position once he/she has successfully passed the PTCE.

Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will learn a wide range of technical and clerical support functions in both the ambulatory/outpatient and hospital/inpatient pharmacy settings. Assigned responsibilities may include any function necessary to support pharmacy operations and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under direct supervision of pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to learn the skills needed to become a pharmacy technician.
• Assists in preparing, stocking and distributing medications. These tasks may also include procuring, measuring, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), counting, and delivering medications.
• Fills prescription/medication orders.
• Maintains inventory and restocks items in the pharmacy.
• Performs administrative tasks such as updating records, keeping the pharmacy clean and organized, and handling billing and insurance documentation.
• Responds to the requests of patients and healthcare providers and refer various inquiries to the Pharmacist.
• Complies with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy.
• Obtains a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department.
• Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages.
• Demonstrates professionalism in behavior, appearance and interactions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

IL applicants: License is required.

WI applicants: Registration is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer competencies
• Good interpersonal skills, including both verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpretive/analytical skills for medication dosage calculations
• Reliable
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Time and task management, prioritizing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ensures quality and safety in all work functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with conversations among partners/physicians/patients/family/visitors/vendors, phone calls, overhead announcements, and equipment operations.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth – 28 days)

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)

Adults (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information that is essential/necessary in performing their job functions

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, Physicians, Patients/Family, Visitors, Vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to feel, finger, handle, or grasp items for fine motor skills; reach with hands and arms, and talk/hear. Must be able to crouch or squat to reach items. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the employee must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

SUPERVISES

N/A