Sarah Bush Lincoln·Mattoon, Illinois
Responsible for investigating pharmacy diversion of controlled substances and managing 340B program acquisitions. Duties include preparing sterile and non-sterile compounded medications and maintaining pharmacy automation technology.
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This Pharmacy Technician Specialty is responsible for investigating and identifying potential pharmacy diversion related to controlled substances or 340b acquisitions.
Applies 340B program knowledge to support audits, purchasing and replenishment tracking., Assists pharmacists in accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions or medication orders., Collaborates with pharmacy leadership to improve workflow, compliance and automation strategy., Compounds medications for specialty and oncology infusion in accordance with safety protocols., Ensures proper labeling, documentation and tracking of all medications dispensed or prepared., Handles hazardous drugs safely in accordance with USP <800>, using appropriate PPE and equipment., Maintains compliance with laws, regulations and institutional policies (e.g., HIPAA, DEA)., Operates, manages and troubleshoots automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy technology., Participates in drug diversion prevention efforts, including monitoring and documentation., Performs required cleaning and environmental monitoring for sterile compounding areas., Prepares non-sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision., Prepares sterile compounded products (e.g., IVs, chemo, TPNs) following <797> guidelines., Receives, stores and manages medication inventory; checks for expired or recalled products., Reviews medication coding, billing and reimbursement for accuracy and compliance., Supports EMR medication build, including updates and testing of order sets or CPOE tools.
High School (Required)Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years of license) or Pharmacist Student Certificate - National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (within 60 days of hire) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $18.68 - $28.95 Pay based on experience
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.
