Float Pharmacy Tech: Flexible Shifts Across Locations

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Float Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician to support preparation and distribution of medications across Aurora Pharmacy locations. You will assist licensed pharmacists, manage labels, and help with inventories in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and pharmacy technician certification within 18 months. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• States require Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT within 18 months of start date.
• Registration/licensure with state board of pharmacy as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Labels and prepares medications including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Supports medication distribution tasks and phone triage.
• Maintains inventory, procurement, and checks for outdates.
• Completes documentation for controlled substances and prepares nonsterile compounding.
• Performs sterile IV admixtures where applicable and follows USP standards.
• Inspects storage areas and documents patient admission histories as needed.
• Supports training of technicians and adheres to policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT within 18 months

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Float Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician to support preparation and distribution of medications across Aurora Pharmacy locations. You will assist licensed pharmacists, manage labels, and help with inventories in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and pharmacy technician certification within 18 months. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a multi-site environment.