Certified Pharmacy Technician - Community

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•West, TX

6d•$19 - $28

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prescription Management: Accurately process, fill and label prescriptions for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist. Initiate, follow-up, and obtain Prior Authorizations. Prepare, send, and receive orders for medications and supplies; maintain inventory, ensuring medications are purchased and stored properly. Patient Engagement: Identify and enroll patients in medication synchronization (med sync), ensuring all medications are prepared for pick-up on a single date each month or 90 days. Conduct monthly follow-up calls with patients to confirm medication needs, discuss changes in medication regimens, and identify potential clinical interventions like immunizations. Clinical Support: Assist pharmacists in delivering enhanced clinical services, including immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), and chronic disease management. Document patient care activities and coordinate with the broader healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. Engage in proactive care strategies, identifying potential health issues early and working with pharmacists to implement preventative care measures. Obtain certification to administer immunizations, expanding your role in providing supervised direct patient care. Workflow Optimization: Contribute to the pharmacy’s shift from reactive to proactive patient care by adopting best practices for workflow innovation, including appointment-based models. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Financial and Operational Tasks: Maintain petty cash and change fund balances. Proficiently handle all transactions at the point of sale. Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the pharmacist. Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred.
Pharmacy Technician Licensure required
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Certification through NHA required.
Effective communication and customer service skills
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in using pharmacy management software and technology tools.
Willingness to obtain immunization certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a community pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately process, fill and label prescriptions for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Initiate, follow-up, and obtain Prior Authorizations.
Prepare, send, and receive orders for medications and supplies; maintain inventory, ensuring medications are purchased and stored properly.
Identify and enroll patients in medication synchronization (med sync), ensuring all medications are prepared for pick-up on a single date each month or 90 days.
Conduct monthly follow-up calls with patients to confirm medication needs, discuss changes in medication regimens, and identify potential clinical interventions like immunizations.
Assist pharmacists in delivering enhanced clinical services, including immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), and chronic disease management.
Document patient care activities and coordinate with the broader healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
Engage in proactive care strategies, identifying potential health issues early and working with pharmacists to implement preventative care measures.
Obtain certification to administer immunizations, expanding your role in providing supervised direct patient care.
Contribute to the pharmacy’s shift from reactive to proactive patient care by adopting best practices for workflow innovation, including appointment-based models.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
Maintain petty cash and change fund balances.
Proficiently handle all transactions at the point of sale.
Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the pharmacist.