Southern Illinois Healthcare·Herrin, Illinois
Responsible for managing patient medication needs and providing drug information to healthcare staff and patients. Duties include processing medication orders, preparing IV admixtures, and monitoring drug therapy and narcotic usage.
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Responsible for attending to the medication needs of the patients and provide drug information to patients, pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (Registered) or
Doctorate of Pharmacy (Clinical) Licenses and Certification
Illinois license of Pharmacy
(225 ILCS 85/6 – 225 ILCS 85/8; 68 IL ADC 1330.300 – 68 IL ADC 1330.350) States: "An applicant may work as a registered pharmacist for up to 60 days prior to the issuance of a certificate of registration upon receipt of a notice from the Division that the examination was successfully completed." Experience and Skills
Technical Experience: N/A Role Specific Responsibilities
Maintains records, processes and monitors narcotic usage.
Reviews, interprets, and processes provider medication orders.
Prepares IV admixtures and other medications.
Educates staff on medication usage.
Educates patients on medication usage.
Oversees technician staff.
Monitors drug therapy, takes an active role in drug utilization , intervenes on the patients behalf as necessary, including conferring with providers and other caregivers about therapy, and documents those interventions.
Participates in community health related events.
Obtains and maintains competence in pharmacy, including assigned areas and required continuing education
Participates in work assignments at other SIH facilities. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $55.38 To $88.61 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
Requires a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy and a valid Illinois pharmacy license. Candidates must be able to maintain competence in pharmacy and participate in community health events.
Market context
In Illinois, pharmacy technician openings are often driven by steady demand in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and health systems, with employers prioritizing candidates who already hold the required state license and CPhT certification. These roles can be competitive because the credentialing is specific and the work supports medication safety and workflow reliability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your Illinois licensure and PTCB status before applying.
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