About the Role & Sponsorship Details
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/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
IL applicants: License is required.
WI applicants: Registration is required.
OTHER S KILLS 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
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
PAY RANGE:
$16.89 - $31.68
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
