Pharmacy Technician - Control Department

Position: Full-Time Pharmacy Technician Control Department

Industry: Healthcare - Pharmaceutical

Experience: Pharmacy Tech Experience (>1 yr) or certification

Location: Hillside, IL

Company: UnitedRx

• UnitedRx serves the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care facilities and their patients

Shift/Hours: 4:30pm-1am or 5:00pm-1:30pm Monday Thru Friday; rotating weekends as needed

Benefits:

• UnitedRx offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes medical with prescription drug plan, dental, vision, life, 401k, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for adhering to all regulations regarding controlled substances
• Responsible for maintaining, utilizing and implementing tracking/documentation
• Responsible for the printing of prescription labels for filling process
• Fills all controlled substances and coordinates appropriate deliveries.
• Responsible for verifying valid prescription on file prior to dispensing controlled substances.
• Actively contributes to the evaluation and continuous improvement of client services, policies and procedures.
• Assists with ensuring safety policy and procedures are practiced and adhered.
• Enforces all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations related to pharmacy practices.
• Maintains accurate inventory of all controlled substances (including required documentation)
• Fills daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assists in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure.
• Assist in pre-packing frequently ordered medications, label, and store, as needed during low volume times.
• Packages materials and products manually
• Determines that the correct packing materials are available at packing station
• Applies labels according to directions/facility requirements
• Follow all applicable government regulations; including HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Ability to analyze, read and interpret doctor’s orders
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible
• Must possess good mathematical skills
• Must possess good customer service skills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be familiar with brand/generic drug names and general pharmacy terminology
• Intermediate typing/keyboarding skills

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy Technician License (IL) (Preferred: Certified Status)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person