Pharmacy Technician - Growth, Training & Benefits

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, labeling, and delivery across hospital units. You will work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include sterile compounding, IV admixtures, inventory management, and secure handling of controlled substances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR) required.
• CPhT certification required for all licensed after 2008.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and fills medications, surgical kits, prescription items and carts.
• Prepares sterile compounds and IV admixtures including hazardous medications.
• Fills and labels medications according to patient profiles and logs.
• Delivers medications to nursing units and retrieves discontinued items.
• Maintains inventory and rotates stock to minimize waste.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Handles controlled substances securely and reconciles transactions.
• Enter patient charges and credit information into the system.
• Keeps logs and records up to date.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, labeling, and delivery across hospital units. You will work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include sterile compounding, IV admixtures, inventory management, and secure handling of controlled substances.