Hiring Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025678
Posting Close Date: September 6, 2024
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
Are you a reliable, motivated, team player looking to start your career as a pharmacy technician? Look no further! The University of Illinois Chicago, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services is actively seeking candidates for entry-level Pharmacy Technician I positions to join our dynamic pharmacy team. Come learn and grow with us! As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will perform technical job functions and responsibilities which optimize safe and efficient medication preparation and delivery to our valued patients.
Our Pharmacy Technician I positions are full time (40 hours) and are day shift position Monday through Friday with a range of hours between 7:30am and 5:30pm.
UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits . All Pharmacy Technicians are licensed Civil Service positions represented by the SEIU Technical, Local 73 union.
Job Responsibilities:
Work in a setting filling outpatient prescriptions, providing excellent customer service to all, entering prescription orders into a computerized system, filling prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, maintaining inventory, cash register/point of sale transactions, assist in maintaining an efficient workflow, navigating complex processes and systems, understanding and acting in accordance with the laws pertaining to confidentiality, basic pharmaceutical compounding non-sterile skills, ability to interact professionally with patients and healthcare staff, both in person and on the telephone, and related tasks as required.
Successful candidates will possess a positive attitude, have excellent problem solving skills, understand the importance of reliability and punctuality within a team environment, multi-task well in a fast paced setting while paying attention to details, appreciate working in a diverse environment, and possess above average computer and technology literacy skills.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
- A) Successful completion of a six-month formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
OR
B) Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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