Correctional Pharmacy Technician

at Amergis in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform clerical and technical tasks necessary to operate a pharmacy. They collaborate with members of the pharmacy and health care team to promote total patient care.

Responsibilities:

+ Prepares, packages, and distributes medications prescribed by physicians

+ Completes paperwork and computer related duties.

+ Assists pharmacists, physicians, nursing and clinical personnel with pharmacy services.

+ Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.

+ Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular daily basis.

+ Keeps supplies current and replenished.

+ Processes prescriptions, evaluates for quality and accurate patient identification and side labeling.

+ Greets patients, verifies patient identification and physician orders. After pharmacists review the order for errors or potential problems, technicians transcribe the relevant information about the patient and the prescribed medications into the patient’s chart

+ Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA privacy laws

Minimum Requirements:

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent

+ Licensure as a pharmacy technician in State of Illinois

+ Must have experience with IVs as a pharm tech

+ One (1) year of recent full-time work experience in a hospital as a pharmacy technician

+ Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.