Inpatient Pharmacy Tech — Patient Care & Medication Prep

The University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy. The role involves preparing medications and supplies for dispensing under supervision, stocking Omnicell machines, and ensuring timely distribution of medications for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include unit-dose packaging, IV admixtures, and supporting pharmacy operations, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and team collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year pharmacy experience, or ASHP approved technician course, or student enrolled in college of pharmacy.
• Ability to work as a team player to support patient care.
• Good communication skills with patients and staff.
• Familiar with basic pharmacy practices and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Transport medications and supplies to nursing units and clinics; stock shelves and replenish Omnicell machines.
• Reconcile and transfer medications during patient transfers and unit changes.
• Rotate through all pharmacy work areas; assist in inspections and cleaning of work areas.
• Triage phone calls, collect QA data, and maintain workload records per policy.
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing under pharmacist supervision; include unit-dose packaging and IV admixtures.
• Assist in training new pharmacists and technicians; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP approved technician course / student in college of pharmacy

Tools

Omnicell inventory system

Job description

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Inpatient Pharmacy. The role involves preparing medications and supplies for dispensing under supervision, stocking Omnicell machines, and ensuring timely distribution of medications for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include unit-dose packaging, IV admixtures, and supporting pharmacy operations, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and team collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting.