Pharmacy Technician – Centralized Hospital Pharmacy, M-F 5:30a–2p

Advocate Aurora Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications in a centralized service center setting. The role includes labeling, inventory, and compliance with safety standards.

The position requires no prior work experience, with an emphasis on accurate data entry, communication, and adherence to policies. Certification within 18 months is required, and a valid state registration is necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assists with medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Revenue cycle knowledge

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications in a centralized service center setting. The role includes labeling, inventory, and compliance with safety standards.

The position requires no prior work experience, with an emphasis on accurate data entry, communication, and adherence to policies. Certification within 18 months is required, and a valid state registration is necessary.