Advanced Pharmacy Technician

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago is seeking a full-time Advanced Pharmacy Technician for Investigational Drug Services (IDS). In this role, you will craft sterile intravenous medications and support pharmacy operations. Candidates must have one year of relevant experience, be a certified pharmacy technician, and licensed in Illinois. The job entails Monday to Friday shifts from 7:30 am to 6 pm, emphasizing collaboration within a healthcare environment and adherence to strict pharmacy policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in pharmacy preparations for parenteral/enteral, intravenous antibiotics, and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical law.
• Experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance with parenteral products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceuticals.
• Perform accurate prescription order entry processes.
• Assist with education and training of pharmacy students and new personnel.

Skills

Pharmacy preparations for parenteral/enteral

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Pharmaceutical evaluation

Drug terminology knowledge

Education

Certified pharmacy technician

Illinois technician licensure

Job description

Job Description

Join our world-class academic healthcare system as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician-Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacy. You will be part of a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment where the team works together for a shared purpose. Advanced Pharmacy Technicians play an essential role in the medication use process, compounding parenteral medications in a newly constructed clean room, processing medication orders, and ensuring patients have their medications when requested.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform accurate prescription order entry processes held for pharmacist review and authorization.
• Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and chemotherapeutic agents under pharmacist supervision.
• Initiate and complete delivery forms.
• Attend and participate in all patient care meetings and conferences.
• Know and adhere to Policy and Procedures governing pharmacy operations, assisting in maintaining the pharmacy facility for excellent audit results.
• Organize assigned workload to best facilitate accomplishment.
• Prepare and monitor results for pharmaceutical quality assurance testing.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory management, preparing purchase orders, and verifying receipt of pharmaceutical stock and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and their personal information at all times.
• Assist the pharmacist as requested in all duties and functions in accordance with the standard practices of the profession and applicable laws.
• Assist with education and training of pharmacy students, technician students, and new personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in pharmacy preparations for parenteral/enteral, intravenous antibiotics, and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Must be a certified pharmacy technician.
• Knowledge of basic drug terminology, pharmaceutical evaluation, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical law.
• Experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance with parenteral products.
• Excellent aseptic technique demonstrated on an ongoing basis.
• Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments within the home infusion center.
• Illinois technician licensure.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full time
• Shift: Day (8.5‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am–6 pm)
• Unit/Department: IDS
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Typical hours: Approximately 40 per week

Equal Opportunity Employer

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.