Night-Shift Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine's Inpatient Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications and supplies under supervision in a world-class academic healthcare system. This role spans all pharmacy work areas and supports direct patient care across diverse ages and populations.

You will transport medications, stock Omnicell units, perform competencies, and assist pharmacists in dispensing, prioritizing accuracy, teamwork, and regulatory compliance. Night shift; full-time position in Hyde Park.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ASHP-accredited technician program or student in college of pharmacy/University of Chicago.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Foreign pharmacy grads eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications and supplies for dispensing under pharmacist supervision.
• Transports medications, IVs, and supplies to units; stocks Omnicell machines.
• Rotates through all pharmacy areas; assists in training and ensures compliance with policies.
• Triages phone calls, collects QA data, and maintains workload records.
• Completes annual technician competencies and adheres to laws and regulations.
• Prepares outpatient prescriptions and assists with cashiering as needed.
• Assists in training new pharmacists and technicians.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Patient care awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

Student enrolled in College of Pharmacy or University of Chicago

Foreign pharmacy degrees eligible for consideration

Job description

UChicago Medicine's Inpatient Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare medications and supplies under supervision in a world-class academic healthcare system. This role spans all pharmacy work areas and supports direct patient care across diverse ages and populations.

You will transport medications, stock Omnicell units, perform competencies, and assist pharmacists in dispensing, prioritizing accuracy, teamwork, and regulatory compliance. Night shift; full-time position in Hyde Park.