Job Description
Join MedCare Pharmacy Services as a Lead Pharmacy Technician in Chicago's vibrant healthcare district. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to support our busy pharmacy operations while delivering exceptional patient care. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
Our state-of-the-art facility serves 5+ hospitals and 15+ clinics, offering exposure to diverse pharmacy settings. We invest in your development with paid certification programs and continuing education support.
Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently using automated dispensing systems
- Verify prescriptions with pharmacists and maintain strict adherence to safety protocols
- Manage inventory control, including ordering, receiving, and tracking controlled substances
- Provide exceptional patient counseling on medication usage and side effects
- Train and mentor new pharmacy technicians on standard procedures
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy management
Qualifications
- Active Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT)
- Minimum 2 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy software (e.g., QS/1, Omnicell)
- Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
- Basic understanding of insurance billing procedures
- Valid Illinois Pharmacy Technician license
- Background in sterile compounding preferred