Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to become a part of our team! You will assist in the preparation of medications under the direction of a pharmacist. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare medication and other healthcare products for patients
• Measure dosage of medications, according to prescription orders
• Process prescriptions using computer software
• Label and record dosage information
• Monitor storage and inventory of medications and supplies
• Receives and verifies written prescriptions or refill requests for accuracy.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
• Maintains proper storage and ensures necessary security of drugs.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles.
• Answers telephones to discuss or answer patient requests or questions.
• Assists patients at the pharmacy by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Prices and then files prescriptions that have been filled.
• Receives and stores incoming drug or other related pharmacy supplies.
• Verifies invoices and physical quantities received of incoming items.
• Monitors medications in the pharmaceutical inventory to keep in stock medications current and disposes of outdated medications.
• Works with buyer or purchasing agent to keep medications in stock to acceptable levels.
• Medication and Herbal Pharmacy Consulting Inc. reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in pharmacy or other related fields 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Required:

• Must be able to ambulate 50 feet
• Must have a registered Illinois pharmacy technician license and/or certification (if you do not sign up for our pharmacy technician program)
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs