Pharmacy Tech 2 Certified

Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: ROPH OP Infusion Pharmacy Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified performs duties such as prescription data entry, labeling, preparing and filling of medication orders for patients of the retail pharmacy. Such medication orders are prepared up to the point of final checking and dispensing by registered pharmacists. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 High School Diploma/GED required. u2022 Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required. u2022 Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT u2022 At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment or related field. u2022 Excellent data entry skills. u2022 Flexibility with work schedule. u2022 Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems. u2022 Excellent verbal communication skills. u2022 Dependable in attendance and job performance. u2022 Good organizational and time management skills u2022 Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic. u2022 Ability to use telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary. Physical Demands: u2022 Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments. u2022 May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents. Responsibilities: u2022 Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names. u2022 Assists pharmacists in coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures. u2022 Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations, and parenteral dose calculations. u2022 Familiar with abbreviation symbols and equivalents used in pharmacy communications. u2022 Understands various drugs' storage requirements, dosage forms and compounding techniques. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of extemporaneous compounding skills. u2022 Possesses proficient data entry skills. Demonstrates essential computer skills such as order entry, label generation, drug pricing, and third party billing. Prioritizes workload to maintain an efficient workflow. u2022 Recognizes various billing plan codes and which drugs are covered under these different plans. u2022 Assists in looking up information to answer general information questions. Refers questions regarding drug information or patient specific questions to a pharmacist. u2022 Ensures the I.V. preparation room and related equipment are cleaned, calibrated and maintained per organizational policy and procedure. u2022 Updates/revises patient inventory usage numbers in the computer based on actual usage, change in orders, and communication with other team members. u2022 Remains alert to customer needs and provides prompt, courteous customer service. u2022 Responds to and resolves patient/customer problems in an appropriate and timely fashion using proper channels. u2022 Maintains work area in an organized and orderly fashion, including facing of shelves and returning medications to shelves. u2022 Checks and maintains adequate supply of stock necessary to fill prescriptions. Orders stock well in advance of running out. Follows up with stock back orders and processes balance-due prescriptions. u2022 Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification. u2022 Attends department meetings as scheduled. u2022 Performs other duties as assigned Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Pharmacy Tech 2 Certified Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 22834

Created: 2025-11-24