Hazardous Compounding Pharmacy Tech III

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding to join the Prentice 15th floor pharmacy in Chicago. The role supports advanced compounding duties under a registered pharmacist, with responsibilities across sterile preparations, unit-dose dispensing, and IV admixtures.

The position involves rotating AM/PM shifts, every other weekend, and one winter and one summer holiday. Primary duties include preparing orders, ensuring medication safety, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all licensed after 2008.
• NM-approved training in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepare prescriptions and deliver medications to nursing units.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and ensuring accuracy of dispensing records.

Skills

CPHT Certification

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

CPhT certification (PTCB or ExCPT)

Tools

TPS/EMR systems

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding to join the Prentice 15th floor pharmacy in Chicago. The role supports advanced compounding duties under a registered pharmacist, with responsibilities across sterile preparations, unit-dose dispensing, and IV admixtures.

The position involves rotating AM/PM shifts, every other weekend, and one winter and one summer holiday. Primary duties include preparing orders, ensuring medication safety, and maintaining