Pharmacy Technician I: Rotating AM/PM Shifts | Benefits

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and distribution in a fast-paced setting. The role includes handling hazardous drugs and controlled substances, performing sterile and nonsterile compounding where applicable, and supporting procurement and inventory processes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, state licensure or registration requirements, and strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple departments.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

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 etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following USP standards, where applicable.
• Performs sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique where applicable.
• Ensures adherence to storage policies across medication storage areas.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives and training of pharmacy technicians and extenders.
• Abides by organization policies and complies with regulatory standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Revenue cycle knowledge

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and distribution in a fast-paced setting. The role includes handling hazardous drugs and controlled substances, performing sterile and nonsterile compounding where applicable, and supporting procurement and inventory processes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, state licensure or registration requirements, and strong communication and organizational