What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech Per Diem - SMKIL Pharmacy position at St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee?
Overview
St Mary's Kankakee is an equal employment opportunity employer. St Mary's Kankakee prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. St Mary's Kankakee also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
Assists the Pharmacist, under his or her supervision, in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.
For Retail areas, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications. The role involves handling day-to-day tasks such as processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service. This entry-level position serves as a stepping stone to more advanced pharmacy technician roles.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred
2. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy)
3. State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
4. High school diploma or equivalent
5. Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred
6. 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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