Full-Time

Pharmacy Technician - Safe Handling

Pharmacy

Posted on 8/14/2025

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

501-1,000 employees

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Compensation Overview

$17.79 - $27.57/hr

+ Signing Bonus

Effingham, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • High School (Required)
  • Pharmacy Technician - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Pharmacy Technician License in the State of IL w/in 6 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Responsibilities
  • Answers the door and telephone. Assists customers with inquiries, questions and concerns.
  • Checks pharmacy stock for drugs that need to be reordered or labeled.
  • Restocks IV room supplies and ER take home medication for Pyxis drawer.
  • Completes General Employee Orientation, On-Line Interactive Education (OLIE), and All other Competency assessments related to the position of Pharmacy Technician.
  • Is USP-797 Compliant: Including weekly IV samples, Monthly clean room samples and maintenance of clean room.
  • Maintains a clean and uncluttered work environment.
  • Makes required entries into ALL Pharmacy Technician Accountability Logs.
  • Makes scheduled runs to the floor in a timely manner.
  • Monitors assigned section for outdated drugs. (Both in pharmacy and Assigned Nursing Station).
  • Packages unit dose medications, makes medication bar code flags.
  • Credits returned medications and re-shelves it in the proper location.
  • Performs daily duties supporting clinical efforts including IV to Oral report, Pneumonia Vaccine, Coumadin log, etc.
  • Prepares chemotherapy and T.P.N. orders.
  • Prints batch labels as needed (i.e., irrigation, ER-home, etc.).
  • Processes charges and credits of medications as appropriate.
  • Processes departmental paperwork as needed.
  • Processes IV orders. Prepares IVs using the proper aseptic technique.
  • Processes medication orders accurately and in a timely manner. Files processed orders upon completion.
  • Reconciles returned anesthesia narcotics.
  • Restocks Pharmacy Crash Cart Boxes when received from Central Sterile.
  • Restocks Pyxis units using the PARX system. Delivers meds to Pyxis units.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system in downstate Illinois, including two hospitals, more than 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. Care is delivered through this network using advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, with an expanding robotics program and locally made decisions to stay responsive to community needs. It differentiates itself through local governance, not-for-profit status, Magnet-designated nursing, strong staff development, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charleston, Illinois

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sean Fischer appointed CFO to strengthen finances during expansion in 2026.
  • Effingham rezoned North Maple Street for new SBL facility on Dec. 26.
  • Fresenius partnership expands dialysis to rural patients in Mattoon region.

What critics are saying

  • Fresenius diverts dialysis patients, eroding SBL revenue by 60-80% in 12-24 months.
  • Carle Foundation captures oncology referrals, halving specialist revenue in 12-18 months.
  • Illinois audits $100,000 FY2024 grant, demanding repayment in 12-18 months.

What makes Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center unique

  • Nonprofit 145-bed hospital serves rural East Central Illinois with cardiology and oncology.
  • SBL Heart Center delivers advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and rehabilitation services.
  • Participates in 340B Drug Program for high Medicare and Medicaid patient volume.

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Company News

Metric Media, LLC
Aug 22nd, 2025
Government-backed nonprofit Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center profiled

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly 's FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

The Leader Union
Jul 17th, 2024
Garrison Joins SBL Board of Directors

Garrison joins SBL Board of Directors.

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Apr 17th, 2024
Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services Earns a 2024 Gold Rating

Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services earned a 2024 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program.

Fierce Healthcare
Mar 29th, 2024
Chutes & Ladders-UHG exec adds title; New president at MVP Health Care

> Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System in Mattoon, Illinois, has named Sean Fischer as vice president of finance and CFO.

Sarah Bush Lincoln
Mar 22nd, 2024
WSB 'Give a Heart' Fundraiser Supports SBL Heart Center

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation received a $500 donation from Washington Savings Bank that will assist patients seeking care at the SBL Heart Center.

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