Outpatient Pharmacy Technician – Immunization Eligible

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications in our facilities. You will handle labeling, inventory, third-party billing basics, immunization potential, and quality improvement initiatives while adhering to USP standards and regulatory requirements.

Excellent communication and collaboration across departments are essential. This role requires attention to detail, ability to work under moderate supervision, and a

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen phone calls and route using proper etiquette.
• Assist in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards.
• Perform sterile IV admixture per facility procedures.
• Inspect storage areas for storage policy adherence.
• Complete and document medication admission histories as applicable.
• Seek additional duties when needed; accept other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders.
• Abide by policies and comply with regulatory standards.
• Support area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Record patient demographics and data entry for records, insurance verification, and label generation.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Must provide care appropriate to patient age.
• May obtain immunization certification and immunize patients under supervision.
• Operate Advocate Health-owned vehicle to deliver medications and supplies as required.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Revenue metrics

Team leadership

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications in our facilities. You will handle labeling, inventory, third-party billing basics, immunization potential, and quality improvement initiatives while adhering to USP standards and regulatory requirements.

Excellent communication and collaboration across departments are essential. This role requires attention to detail, ability to work under moderate supervision, and a