Pharmacy Specialist I - Tech Expert & Care Coordinator

Advocate Health Care; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Hazel Crest, IL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support area-specific workflows, maintain accurate records, and assist the care team with effective medication handling. The role requires state licensure and relevant certification, with a background in healthcare or pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities include problem solving, using pharmacy equipment, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while adhering to regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registration/licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
• Typically 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background.

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies.
• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area.
• Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.
• Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion.
• Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Math skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

PC skills

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy tech degree

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Hazel Crest, IL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support area-specific workflows, maintain accurate records, and assist the care team with effective medication handling. The role requires state licensure and relevant certification, with a background in healthcare or pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities include problem solving, using pharmacy equipment, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while adhering to regulations and safety standards.