What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Trainee position at Lawndale Christian Health Center?
Brief Description
Mission
Our mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities.
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee is responsible for various tasks, including prescription handling, patient assistance, and maintaining pharmacy operations. Duties involve computerized record-keeping, medication preparation, customer service, and adherence to regulatory standards.
This is a short-term position, with a maximum duration of 2 years.
Training & Certification Requirements
Mission
Our mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities.
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician Trainee is responsible for various tasks, including prescription handling, patient assistance, and maintaining pharmacy operations. Duties involve computerized record-keeping, medication preparation, customer service, and adherence to regulatory standards.
This is a short-term position, with a maximum duration of 2 years.
Training & Certification Requirements
- Trainees may begin working prior to licensure for up to 60 days after submitting a complete application to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Within 6 months of hire, trainees must enroll in and begin an accredited Pharmacy Technician education and training program, such as those approved by:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Or other approved programs
- Completion of the program is required to maintain employment. Failure to do so within 6 months may result in termination.
- The organization will offer financial support to empower staff to obtain the required Certification
- Technicians will need to agree to work at Lawndale Christian Health Center for at least 1 year after completing the program.
- assisting patients
- support pharmacists
- maintaining the robotic dispensing system
- Uphold cleanliness standards
- Demonstrate punctuality, honesty, and willingness to learn from others.
- Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission of the Lawndale Christian Health Center.
- Ability to work independently and set priorities in accordance with the needs of the Pharmacy.
- Good interpersonal skills are a necessity.
- Adequate written and verbal communication skills for communicating coherently and professionally with patients and co-workers.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- In the process of receiving an Illinois pharmacy tech license preferred