Outpatient Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Medication Prep

120 Advocate North Side Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pharmacy is seeking a reliable Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, outpatient role. You will support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, manage inventory, and assist with patient interactions and billing. Certification within 18 months is required, and no prior experience is necessary.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with occasional duties across hospital patients and community/ discharge processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy.
• CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in preparation and distribution of medications.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients, including hazardous drugs.
• Assist with medication distribution, inventory control, and procurement.
• Screen calls and route messages; support patient interactions and billing tasks.
• Document medication histories and ensure regulatory compliance; assist in compounding as needed.
• Maintain adherence to USP standards for compounding and sterile/ nonsterile preparations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

State board registration/licensure

Job description

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pharmacy is seeking a reliable Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, outpatient role. You will support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, manage inventory, and assist with patient interactions and billing. Certification within 18 months is required, and no prior experience is necessary.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with occasional duties across hospital patients and community/ discharge processes.