PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – OUTPATIENT-STROGER HOSPITAL

Full Time
Chicago, IL
Posted
Job description
RWDSU LOCAL 200
LOCATION: OUTPATIENT SERVICES - JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL
SHIFT: M-F 1PM-9PM + ROTATING WEEKENDS 11AM-7PM

Salary is commensurate with years' experience.

Under supervision, provides pharmaceutical care to all areas of Pharmacy Services including Inpatient and Outpatient services.

Typical Duties
  • Accurately fills medications and supplies from all areas of Pharmacy Services.
  • Prepares stock requisitions, places stock in proper storage place, delivers supplies and obtains stocks from storage room.
  • Accurately enters Over-the-Counter (OTC) and supply orders into computer.
  • Returns medications back to stock.
  • Operates robotic machinery after proper training has been provided.
  • Receives prescriptions into the pharmacy from ambulatory care patients.
  • Rotates stocks, and checks for expired medications.
  • Answers and screens telephone calls for pharmacists.
  • Answers patient inquiries at pharmacy window.
  • Troubleshoots problems involving particular prescriptions
  • Receives and reviews prescriptions to provide fast and courteous service to patients.
  • Announces the names of patients whose prescriptions are available for pick-up.
  • Performs miscellaneous assignments given by pharmacist or supervisor, including but not limited to, clerical functions, organizing and maintaining good housekeeping for the pharmacy work areas.
  • May be assigned to different areas of pharmacy to provide proper coverage.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Staff Pharmacist


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (Must provide proof at time of interview)
  • Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois (Must provide proof at time of interview)
  • One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) program or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
  • Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute (Typing test may be administered)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

  • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
  • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.


If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference


VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.


BENEFITS PACKAGE
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

  • Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

  • CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of anypolitical reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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