Pharmacy Technician: Immunizations, IV Admixture & Med Prep

Advocate Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution across pharmacy operations. The role involves accurate handling of medications, hazardous drugs, and controlled substances, plus daily inventory and documentation duties.

Responsibilities include patient data entry, insurance verification support, and adherence to USP standards for compounding where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State board registration/licensure required for employment in pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NAHExCPT certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous and controlled substances.
• Support medication distribution and inventory control tasks.
• Screen calls and route messages with proper etiquette.
• Assist in procurement, inventory checks, and outdate checks.
• Document removal, stocking, and waste of controlled substances where applicable.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Cross-department collaboration

Influence & leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking & problem solving

Revenue cycle knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution across pharmacy operations. The role involves accurate handling of medications, hazardous drugs, and controlled substances, plus daily inventory and documentation duties.

Responsibilities include patient data entry, insurance verification support, and adherence to USP standards for compounding where applicable.