Gateway Regional Medical Center·Granite City, Illinois
The technician is responsible for obtaining and documenting accurate medication histories for patients upon admission through interviews and external sources. They support medication reconciliation by identifying discrepancies within the EMR and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety.
💊 help patients start their next chapter with confidence.
Transitions of care pharmacy technician: Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL
$18.90-28.34 PER HOUR
⏰ schedule: Full-Time
Every medication. Every patient. Every transition matters.
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our Transitions of Care team plays a critical role in ensuring patients experience safe, seamless care from admission through discharge. As a Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician, you'll work alongside pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and care teams to improve medication accuracy, enhance patient safety, and reduce hospital readmissions.
If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and want to make a meaningful impact beyond the pharmacy, we'd love to have you join our team.
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❤️ why choose gateway regional medical center?
💲 $18.90-28.34 per hour
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As a Transitions of Care Pharmacy Technician, you'll help ensure patients receive accurate medication management throughout their hospital stay and beyond.
Your responsibilities will include: 💊 Collecting and documenting comprehensive medication histories upon patient admission
📋 Performing medication reconciliation to identify discrepancies for pharmacist review
🤝 Collaborating with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and case management to support safe transitions of care
📞 Contacting community pharmacies, physician offices, caregivers, and patients to verify medication information
🖥️ Accurately documenting medication histories and pharmacy interventions within the electronic medical record (EMR)
📦 Assisting with discharge medication coordination and prescription processing
🔍 Supporting medication access by identifying insurance barriers and assisting with prior authorizations or financial assistance resources, when applicable
❤️ Educating patients on the importance of medication adherence and directing medication-related questions to the pharmacist
🛡️ Maintaining patient confidentiality while complying with all hospital policies, state regulations, and HIPAA requirements
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What we're looking for: ✔ High School Diploma or GED required
✔ Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required
✔ National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred
✔ Previous hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy experience preferred
✔ Medication reconciliation or Transitions of Care experience preferred
✔ Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
✔ Outstanding communication and customer service abilities
✔ Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
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Medication errors are one of the leading causes of preventable hospital readmissions. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy help ensure patients leave the hospital with the medications they need, the understanding they deserve, and the confidence to continue their recovery safely at home.
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, your work helps improve patient outcomes, strengthen continuity of care, and make every transition a safer one.
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🚀 ready to make a difference?
If you're looking for a rewarding pharmacy career where your work directly improves patient safety and supports better health outcomes, Gateway Regional Medical Center is the place for you.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care and helping every patient transition safely from hospital to home.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid Illinois Pharmacy Technician License. National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within 90 days of hire, and health-system pharmacy experience is preferred.
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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