Hospital Pharmacy Tech — Growth & Certification Support

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health – Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join a high-impact team focused on safe medication delivery and patient care.

You will support pharmacists with preparation, labeling, distribution, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, while advancing your certification and collaborating across departments in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in the preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications, including controlled and hazardous drugs.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding following USP standards.
• Assist with medication distribution, inventory management, and procurement processes.
• Document activities related to controlled substances, stocking, and waste compliance.
• Conduct medication histories and patient data entry to support safe care delivery.
• Manage incoming calls with professional phone etiquette and route appropriately.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards.
• Inspect storage areas to ensure proper medication handling and policy adherence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team training efforts.
• Support pharmacy operations including billing processes, insurance verification, and cashiering.
• Deliver medications/supplies as needed using Advocate Health vehicles.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT or ExCPT within 18 months

Job description

Advocate Health – Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join a high-impact team focused on safe medication delivery and patient care.

You will support pharmacists with preparation, labeling, distribution, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, while advancing your certification and collaborating across departments in a hospital setting.