Float Pharmacy Technician – Flexible Shifts, Multi-Location

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora Pharmacy is seeking a Float Pharmacist Technician to support multiple locations. The role covers various shifts with a 40-hour workweek, and includes exposure to sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication preparation, and inventory management.

The incumbent will assist pharmacists in preparing and labeling medications, handling hazardous drugs and controlled substances, and ensuring accurate documentation and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or ExCPT within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Support medication distribution, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Handle phone calls and routing with proper etiquette.
• Document processes for controlled substances and patient records.
• Perform non-sterile compounding per USP standards; sterile IV admixture where applicable.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization skills

Critical thinking

Revenue cycle knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPhT certification

ExCPT certification

Job description

Advocate Health’s Aurora Pharmacy is seeking a Float Pharmacist Technician to support multiple locations. The role covers various shifts with a 40-hour workweek, and includes exposure to sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication preparation, and inventory management.

The incumbent will assist pharmacists in preparing and labeling medications, handling hazardous drugs and controlled substances, and ensuring accurate documentation and patient care.