Automation & Compliance Pharmacy Tech – Hospital (Full-Time)

La Rabida Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is seeking an Automation and Compliance pharmacy technician to support medication safety, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity across the pharmacy department in Chicago. This role oversees controlled substances, automated dispensing systems, and DSCSA compliance, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and organizational standards.

You will assist in regulatory inspections, audits, recalls, and procurement, while providing staff training and workflow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Experience with automated dispensing cabinets and controlled substance management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor controlled substances and reconcile discrepancies per DEA policies.
• Oversee automated dispensing cabinets including access and stocking.
• Support DSCSA compliance, tracing, and vendor coordination.
• Manage recalls, returns, and disposal in coordination with vendors.
• Train staff and assist with workflow optimization in dispensing systems.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits.
• Provide backup support for department initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Meditech

Cerner

EPIC

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is seeking an Automation and Compliance pharmacy technician to support medication safety, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity across the pharmacy department in Chicago. This role oversees controlled substances, automated dispensing systems, and DSCSA compliance, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and organizational standards.

You will assist in regulatory inspections, audits, recalls, and procurement, while providing staff training and workflow