Medication Technician

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NSO 4901 Searle Parkway Corporate Office Skokietime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R37839
** Hourly Pay Range:**$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
** Position Highlights:*
* ** Position**:
Medication Technician    
** Hourly Pay Range:** $18.84 - $27.32. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.  
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* Location:

** Skokie, IL  
** Full Time/Part Time:
** Full Time  
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* Hours:

** Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm  
** Required Travel**:
Limited Travel    
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* What you will do:

** Refills routine prescription requests following designated prescription refill protocols from Inbasket messages in appropriate clinical pools.  Practicing good phone etiquette and customer relations, collects and documents patient data and history as needed to safely refill medications  Reviews and updates patient records with current information relevant to medication refills. Confers with physicians on any incomplete refill requests and seeks clarification prior to completing refill requests.  

Obtain appropriate authorization from a patient’s insurance for medications when needed and completes in a timely fashion  Assists patients with appointment scheduling when required for medication refills per protocol.  Remains alert to potential quality problems and actively participates in process improvement opportunities.  Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

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* What you will need:

** 1 Year

Experience with an EMR preferred.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document legibly.  Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, team members, and physicians and to maintain team-oriented relationships with senior management, managers and staff.  Ability to work efficiently and seek guidance when unclear of assigned tasks. Able to exercise attention to details and display proper judgment related to assigned tasks.  

Ability to maintain high customer service standards.  Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively utilize department specific software systems.  Ability to effectively perform or learn technical skills to perform essential functions within allocated time frame.  Ability to work a flexible schedule as part of a team.  Ability and willingness to float between multiple Physician Office locations when needed.  

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Medical assistant for three years in a medical office with prescription refill/prior authorization for medications experience preferred Required Or  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) for one year in a medical office with prescription refill/prior authorization for medication experience Preferred And  AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required    Benefits (For full time or part time positions):  Premium pay for eligible employees  Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development  Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options  Tuition Reimbursement  Free Parking  Wellness Program Savings Plan  Health Savings Account Options  Retirement Options with Company Match  Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay  Community Involvement Opportunities    Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet…