??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 (C - Ph. T) or National Healthcareer Association (Ex. CPT) 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. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction. Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes. Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.