Pharmacy Technician

AdventHealth; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in La Grange, Illinois is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team under pharmacist supervision. You will perform duties across central/distributive operations, sterile compounding, inventory management, and medication dispensing while maintaining accuracy and safety.

The role requires at least 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience, active State Pharmacy Technician registration, and ability to work rotating day/evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience.
• Active State Pharmacy Technician registration required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) required.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and prepares patient-specific medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Assists with inventory management, sterile compounding, and ADC management.
• Supports quality improvement and collaborates with healthcare staff across shifts.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City

LA GRANGE

State

Illinois

Postal Code

60525

Job Description

PRN: rotating days/evenings, every other weekend and a rotating holiday schedule.

Executes core pharmacy technician duties with proficiency in standard workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs under pharmacist supervision. Demonstrates proficiency in core pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance. Provides coverage across core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned. Accurately prepares and safely dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning. Compounds sterile medications such as IV solutions and piggyback containers under aseptic conditions, following USP <795> & <797> guidelines and institutional protocols, with appropriate oversight. Other duties as assigned. Works effectively with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas. Actively participates in departmental quality improvement efforts, attends educational activities, and supports training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners. Operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; interprets electronic health records accurately to support safe medication practices. Maintains inventory accuracy by receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, guaranteeing accurate medication counts, and managing controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards. Ensures proper medication storage and overall inventory integrity. Identifies, reports, and helps prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks, contributing to a culture of safety. Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department in accordance with environmental protocols. Proficient in the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and spill kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill. Participates in initiatives that improve medication-use processes and supports compliance with regulatory standards and institutional accreditation requirements. Prepares reports and assists with compliance documentation as directed by supervisors, contributing to operational transparency and accountability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• N/A

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience [Required]

Additional Information

• Active State Pharmacy Technician registration required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$19.62 - $31.40

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.