Pharmacy (Level III) Technician

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital pharmacy, including compounding and knowledge of automated systems. This role offers flexible per diem shifts, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance for career advancement and a strong commitment to employee development.

Benefits

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

On-site daycare opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy settings required.
• Knowledge of pharmacy technician duties and responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in unit dose distribution processes.
• Assist in compounding medications as per protocols.
• Manage medication dispensing through automated systems.

Skills

Hospital experience in unit dose distribution

Compounding non-sterile medications

IV admixture knowledge

Automated dispensing machine technology

Education

Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification

Current licensure from the State of Illinois

Job description

Work Schedule

Per Diem, flexible schedule. Various Day/Evening shifts between Monday-Friday 0600-2230, every other weekend, rotating holidays. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.

Additional compensation

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Hospital experience in unit dose distribution, compounding non-sterile medications including USP , IV admixture including USP and , and automated dispensing machine technology. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Those enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements, but will need to obtain a "Pharmacy Technician- Student Designation" license from IDFPR. Required
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

View full Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits