Pharmacy Technician II - SCB Pharmacy, Retzky College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician II

The Pharmacy Technician II performs technical functions of drug distribution for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services under the direct supervision of licensed Clinical Pharmacists or Pharmacy Technician III and assists Pharmacists/Managers in the supervision of Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Externs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Pharmacy Technician III in the daily functions of pharmacy operations as needed.
• Identify staffing and operational needs of pharmacy on a daily basis and communicate to the Pharmacy Technician III or Pharmacist on duty or Assistant Director.
• Assist in training other Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs as needed.
• Provide feedback to the Assistant Director, Pharmacy Manager, or Technician III for performance evaluation of Technicians and Pharmacy Externs if assigned.

Operations:

• Maintain an organized drug distribution section of the pharmacy to maintain an efficient workflow system.
• Maintain an organized and proactive approach when processing prescriptions by actively communicating issues to the Pharmacist as needed.
• Work competently in various areas of pharmacy operation as needed. For example: intake with data entry of outpatient prescriptions, product dispensing filling of medications, point of sale, insurance billing.
• Assist the Pharmacist in any assigned program or area after completing training, as needed.
• Assess the needs and priorities of various work areas of the pharmacy throughout the day, and communicate them with Pharmacy Technician III, as needed.
• Assist in ordering and maintenance of inventory.
• Prepare non-sterile compounded preparations, as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Technician III and Pharmacists.
• Fully participate in and support quality improvement initiatives and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Possess the knowledge and capability of navigating 3rd party insurance plans.

Communications:

• Interact with Technicians, Pharmacists, Externs and Residents to maintain continuous and efficient workflow.
• Meet with Pharmacy Technician III, if applicable, and the Pharmacy Manager on a regular basis to identify and implement policies and procedures relevant to the operation of pharmacy.
• Demonstrate good communication skills as they relate to customer service in a clinical setting.
• Attendance and participation are required for scheduled meetings and in-services.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
2. Any one of the following that equals six (6)months:
• Successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
• Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a pharmacy technician.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PTCB Pharmacy Certification or graduation from a Pharmacy Certification Program
• Two or more years of continuous retail pharmacy experience
• Non-sterile compounding
• Bilingual English/Spanish