Pharmacy Automation & Controlled Substances Specialist

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health is seeking a Coordinator for Pharmacy Automation & Controlled Substance Management to oversee medication security, Pyxis automation, and related processes in a hospital setting. You will perform audits, monitor discrepancies, and support system optimization.

The role emphasizes regulatory readiness, training, and cross-functional collaboration with pharmacy leadership and clinical staff to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better required.
• Licensure as PHT and CPHT preferred or required per role.

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with controlled substance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performs daily controlled substance audits and reconciliations.
• Monitors Pyxis activity and reports discrepancies.
• Supports automation systems maintenance and optimization.
• Provides training on Pyxis and substance control processes.
• Escalates issues to pharmacy leadership as needed.
• Assists with regulatory readiness and internal audits.

Education

High School or better

PHT - Lic Pharm Tech

CPHT - Cert Pharm Tech

Job description

Humboldt Park Health is seeking a Coordinator for Pharmacy Automation & Controlled Substance Management to oversee medication security, Pyxis automation, and related processes in a hospital setting. You will perform audits, monitor discrepancies, and support system optimization.

The role emphasizes regulatory readiness, training, and cross-functional collaboration with pharmacy leadership and clinical staff to ensure safe, compliant operations.