Automation Lead – Certified Pharmacy Technician

Medicine Express, a part of the Dover Companies, serves seniors in various care communities across the Midwest, Mid-South, and Southeast U.S. We are seeking a career-oriented individual to join our team as an Automation Specialist Certified Pharmacy Technician for our pharmacy located in Belleville, IL.

When you join Medicine Express, you become part of a team that is not only dedicated to their customers, but to each other as well. Here, you will make a difference each and every day as you work alongside a supportive team.

As an Automation Specialist Certified Pharmacy Technician, will impact the lives of our customers by-

• Performing duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist. Areas of work are checked routinely for maintenance of quality control. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards of practice following departmental procedures and policies as outlined in the department operations manual.
• Demonstrating competence in the area of regulatory compliance and ensures that the property stays in regulatory compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Reading and interpreting physicians’ orders received in the pharmacy and transcribing the information into the pharmacy computer medication profile. Requiring knowledge to adjust dosing times as pharmacy will generate MARs; preparing unit doses; and labeling individual patient envelopes for dispensing to the nursing unit.
• Filling individual patient drug orders working from a medication fill list; recording doses for credit or charge; acknowledging filling of cassette by initialing work done.
• Performing narcotic medication preparation; ensuring that records are kept accurate. Ensuring pharmacists are aware of any returns, so they are processed accordingly.
• Preparing in accordance with standards of pharmacy practice compounds for outpatient use (e.g., creams, ointments) under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Using a computer program, prepackaging medications, which are not available in unit dosing, using automatic prepackaging and label machine. Keeping appropriate records for recall purpose.
• Attending and participating in pharmacy staff meetings to exchange ideas to achieve goals of the department.
• Assisting pharmacy staff with checking in orders, putting orders away and filing associated paperwork.
• Continuing education by attending drug in-services and keeping up with policy changes.

• Other duties as assigned.

To become an Automation Specialist Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will need-

• Designation as ‘Certified’ with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy Required
• Associate degree or degree from technical program, OR High school diploma and 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, or equivalent.
• Certificate from pharmacy technical training program, junior college graduate or State certification as Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Possess the technical skills and abilities to perform and provide top notch service.
• Thoroughness & detail oriented
• Must be willing/able to work in rotating shifts which include weekends and holidays, and work during inclement weather will be required.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, to work well with many interruptions and have skill in multi-tasking
• Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all residents, visitors, employees and the overall facility
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.

When considering a career with Medicine Express, please understand that –

• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• Medicine Express believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training, personal and career development opportunities, and flexible schedules
• Medicine Express believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• Medicine Express offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
• Medicine Express offers wages on-demand which allows you to access your earned wages before your payday.
• Medicine Express considers the health and safety of its customers, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, encouraged to participate in COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB), and using designated PPE when required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.