Retail Pharmacy Tech - Onsite Training/Remote

**Major Responsibilities** * Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications * Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances * Assists with medication distribution tasks * Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette * Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking * Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable * Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable * Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable * Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies * Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level * Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned * May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services * May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level * Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards * Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments * Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering * Develop competence in third\-party billing functions * Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. * May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable * Responsible for operating an Advocate Health\-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department **Minimum Job Requirements** **Education** * High School Diploma or GED equivalent **Certification / Registration / License** * Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements * Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state **Experience** * No work experience required **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures. * Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes. * Str