Pharmacy Tech — Sterile Compounding & IV Meds

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Tech to support medication preparation, labeling, and delivery within a fast-paced hospital setting. You will ensure compliance with ethics and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate inventories and patient records.

Role requires a high school diploma, CPhT certification within 6 months of hire, and up to 1 year of related experience. Competitive benefits and a focus on patient care are highlighted in the description.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to medication labeling and dosage details.
• Prioritization in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and fills medications, surgical kits, and carts.
• Prepares sterile compounds and IV admixtures including hazardous meds.
• Labels medications per patient profile and maintains preparation logs.
• Delivers medications to nursing units and retrieves discontinued meds.
• Manages inventory to minimize outdated medications and rotate stock.
• Handles controlled substances with security and reconciliation.
• Enters patient charges and maintains required documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Tech to support medication preparation, labeling, and delivery within a fast-paced hospital setting. You will ensure compliance with ethics and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate inventories and patient records.

Role requires a high school diploma, CPhT certification within 6 months of hire, and up to 1 year of related experience. Competitive benefits and a focus on patient care are highlighted in the description.