Pharmacy Tech Advocate Health Masonic - Rotating

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health – Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician. Join a high-impact team focused on safe, timely medication delivery and patient care.

You will work with pharmacists in an acute care setting, with opportunities to gain experience in sterile compounding and hospital operations. The position offers shifts with rotating or dedicated nights, and a clear path to certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification within 18 months: CPhT or ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and distribute medications including controlled and hazardous drugs.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP standards.
• Assist with medication distribution, inventory, and procurement processes.
• Document activities related to controlled substances, stocking, and waste compliance.
• Conduct medication histories and patient data entry to support safe care delivery.
• Manage incoming calls with professional phone etiquette and route appropriately.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards.
• Inspect storage areas to ensure proper medication handling and policy adherence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team training efforts.
• Support pharmacy operations including billing processes, insurance verification, and cashiering.
• Deliver medications/supplies as needed using Advocate Health vehicles.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health – Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Join a high-impact pharmacy team where precision, collaboration, and patient care come first. At Advocate Health, our Pharmacy Technicians play a critical role in ensuring safe, timely, and accurate medication delivery that directly supports patient outcomes across the hospital.

Whether you prefer rotating shifts or dedicated nights, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your pharmacy career in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Us

• Work alongside experienced pharmacists in a leading acute care setting
• Exposure to sterile compounding, IV admixture, and advanced pharmacy operations
• Career growth with certification support (CPhT/ExCPT)
• Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists in the preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications, including controlled and hazardous drugs
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding following USP standards
• Assist with medication distribution, inventory management, and procurement processes
• Document activities related to controlled substances, stocking, and waste compliance
• Conduct medication histories and patient data entry to support safe care delivery
• Manage incoming calls with professional phone etiquette and route appropriately
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and accreditation standards
• Inspect storage areas to ensure proper medication handling and policy adherence
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team training efforts
• Support pharmacy operations including billing processes, insurance verification, and cashiering
• Deliver medications/supplies as needed using Advocate Health vehicles

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state

Experience

• No work experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
• Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.