Hospital Pharmacy Tech: Sterile Compounding & Career Growth

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health – Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician. Join a high-impact team focused on safe, timely medication delivery and patient care.

You will work with pharmacists in an acute care setting, with opportunities to gain experience in sterile compounding and hospital operations. The position offers shifts with rotating or dedicated nights, and a clear path to certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification within 18 months: CPhT or ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and distribute medications including controlled and hazardous drugs.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP standards.
• Assist with medication distribution, inventory, 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health – Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician. Join a high-impact team focused on safe, timely medication delivery and patient care.

You will work with pharmacists in an acute care setting, with opportunities to gain experience in sterile compounding and hospital operations. The position offers shifts with rotating or dedicated nights, and a clear path to certification within 18 months.