Pharmacy Technician I - Dispensing, Compliance & Care

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with foundational dispensing skills and familiarity with pharmacy information systems. You will assist in preparing non-sterile products and entering medication orders while maintaining clear communication with nurses, physicians and patients.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and teamwork within a busy hospital pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Good mathematics skills and attention to detail are required.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer literacy for pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop competence in dispensing medications and using department information systems.
• Prepare non-sterile products following USP/state/federal guidelines.
• Enter medication orders and process requests via computer systems.
• Handle phone calls from nurses, physicians, and patients with accurate issue resolution.
• Comply with pharmacy procedures, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Good mathematics

Attention to details

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with foundational dispensing skills and familiarity with pharmacy information systems. You will assist in preparing non-sterile products and entering medication orders while maintaining clear communication with nurses, physicians and patients.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and teamwork within a busy hospital pharmacy environment.