Outpatient Pharmacy Technician — Flexible Hours & Impact

aah; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution in Outpatient settings. You will handle labeling, safety checks, and basic compounding under supervision.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months, plus state licensure eligibility. Strong accuracy, communication, and teamwork are essential; hours vary Mon–Fri and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 18 months from start date.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone etiquette.
• Assist in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique where applicable.
• Inspect all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories and data entry into the pharmacy system.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution in Outpatient settings. You will handle labeling, safety checks, and basic compounding under supervision.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and Pharmacy Technician Certification within 18 months, plus state licensure eligibility. Strong accuracy, communication, and teamwork are essential; hours vary Mon–Fri and Saturdays.