Floating Retail Pharmacy Technician – Varied Locations

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution in a hospital setting. The role includes labeling, handling hazardous drugs, supporting inventory control, and ensuring accurate documentation for controlled substances under supervision.

Responsibilities also cover patient data entry, immunization support if applicable, and collaboration with multiple departments to maintain efficient pharmacy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must receive CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months from start date.
• No work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen calls and route as needed using proper etiquette.
• Assist in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique.
• Inspect all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Complete medication admission histories and data entry for records and billing purposes.
• Seeks additional duties when needed and accepts other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure excellence of departmental services.
• May assist in training technicians and extenders in policies and workflows.
• Abides by all policies and regulatory standards.
• Supports area leaders with goals and work assignments.
• Initial patient demographic collection and data entry into pharmacy system; insurance verification and label generation; cashiering.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations under supervision.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Influence and leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Revenue cycle metrics knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution in a hospital setting. The role includes labeling, handling hazardous drugs, supporting inventory control, and ensuring accurate documentation for controlled substances under supervision.

Responsibilities also cover patient data entry, immunization support if applicable, and collaboration with multiple departments to maintain efficient pharmacy