Outpatient Pharmacy Tech: Medication Prep & Distribution

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will accurately select, label, and prepare medications, assist with inventory, and handle phone screens while maintaining compliance with USP standards and patient safety policies.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 18 months if not already certified.
• No prior work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to collaborate with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks and inventory control.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT certification (within 18 months)

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will accurately select, label, and prepare medications, assist with inventory, and handle phone screens while maintaining compliance with USP standards and patient safety policies.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work across departments.