PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - OUTPATIENT SERVICES - PROVIDENT HOSPITAL

PLEASE BE ADVISED this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and TEAMSTERS 743. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: Provident Hospital 

JOB TITLE: Pharmacy Technician

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy - Outpatient

SHIFT: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Rotating Shift)

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

JOB SUMMARY                                                      TEAMSTERS LOCAL 743                                    
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.