What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy (Retail Pharmacy) Technician position at UW Health?
FTE: 1
Pay Range: $19.58 - $27.41 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the Pharmacist in providing service to all areas of the UW Health Hospital. Performs technical duties necessary to prepare and dispense medications. Assist customers in the pharmacy, collect payment and deliver outpatient medications to inpatients. Ensure pharmacy insurance claims are correctly adjudicated through the computer system for reimbursement by working with patients and calling insurance companies to address issues. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum:
N/A
Preferred:
N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum:
- Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
- Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued
- Pharmacy technicians licensed prior to 2007 do not require Pharmacy Technician Certification
Preferred:
N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
N/A
Preferred:
N/A
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills.
Proficiency and ability to use a computer and a variety of common office equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate and develop collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accurately fills physician orders. Keeps proper records.
Accurately delivers medications and collects payment from inpatients
Performs the correct calculation for the compounding and packaging of medications.
Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures and regulations.
Assists with inventory management by initiating the reorder process. Ensures adequate supply of medication and supplies and maintains accurate pricing.
Accurately enters and adjusts, as necessary, all drug charges in the computer following established procedures.
Contributes to the department QA/QI projects.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Salary : $20 - $27
