Pharmacy Tech I: Growth, Compounding & Patient Care

Advocate Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Pharmacy. The role includes various shifts (day, evening, and mid-shift weekends) and involves assisting in preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications, including handling hazardous substances.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, state board licensure, and within-18-month certification by CPhT or ExCPT; no prior work experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) certification within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks and screen calls routed to pharmacy.
• Support daily procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician for the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Pharmacy. The role includes various shifts (day, evening, and mid-shift weekends) and involves assisting in preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications, including handling hazardous substances.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, state board licensure, and within-18-month certification by CPhT or ExCPT; no prior work experience is required.