Hazardous Compounding Tech – Oncology & Infusion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding to support daily dispensing operations under the supervision of a pharmacist. The role emphasizes advanced compounding, sterile preparation, and high-risk medication handling in Galter 17 & Lavin 21 pharmacies.

Responsibilities include preparing orders for patients, managing IV admixtures, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR) required.
• CPhT or ExCPT required for all licensed after 2008.
• Completion of NM training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• CSPT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Schedules intravenous admixture solutions and reports variances to a pharmacist.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and prepares sterile products for patient administration.

Skills

Hazardous compounding

Sterile products

IV admixtures

Computerized medication profile

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PTCB ExCPT

NM training program (sterile prep)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding to support daily dispensing operations under the supervision of a pharmacist. The role emphasizes advanced compounding, sterile preparation, and high-risk medication handling in Galter 17 & Lavin 21 pharmacies.

Responsibilities include preparing orders for patients, managing IV admixtures, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.