Advanced Pharmacy Technician - IDS/Investigational Drugs

The University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking an Advanced Pharmacy Technician-Investigational Drug Services (IDS) to join a fast-paced academic healthcare system in Chicago. You will assist with order entry, sterile compounding, and inventory control for investigational and infusion meds under pharmacist supervision, ensuring safe and timely medication distribution.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, supporting patient care meetings, and training staff and students while

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, pharmacology and pharmaceutical law.
• Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience with parenteral products.
• Excellent aseptic technique must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate prescription order entry processes.
• Prepare and compound sterile parenteral/enteral pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, and chemotherapeutic agents under supervision.
• Initiate and complete delivery forms.
• Attend patient care meetings and conferences.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing inventory and purchasing of pharmaceutical stock and investigational drugs.
• Protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assist pharmacists and educate pharmacy students and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Aseptic technique

Parenteral prep

Inventory management

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Sterile compounding equipment

Job description

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking an Advanced Pharmacy Technician-Investigational Drug Services (IDS) to join a fast-paced academic healthcare system in Chicago. You will assist with order entry, sterile compounding, and inventory control for investigational and infusion meds under pharmacist supervision, ensuring safe and timely medication distribution.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, supporting patient care meetings, and training staff and students while