Pharmacy Technician: Compounding, Immunizations & Distribution

Advocate Health Care; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Arlington Heights seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with the preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications within our facility. You will help with inventory control, data entry for records and insurance verification, and ensure proper handling of medications.

The role requires adherence to regulatory standards, safe practices for hazardous drugs, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with moderate guidance.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

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 calls and routes as needed.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique.
• Inspect medication storage areas for policy adherence.
• Complete medication admission histories as applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders.
• Adhere to all policies and regulatory standards.
• Support area leaders with goals and assignments.
• Record patient demographics and required information for records, insurance verification and label generation; cashiering.
• Develop competence in third‑party billing functions.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

State board registration/licensure

CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months

Excellent verbal and written communication

Inter-departmental collaboration

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Revenue cycle metrics knowledge

Lead a diverse group of teams

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Arlington Heights seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with the preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications within our facility. You will help with inventory control, data entry for records and insurance verification, and ensure proper handling of medications.

The role requires adherence to regulatory standards, safe practices for hazardous drugs, and collaboration across departments.