PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT - CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,528,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and SickTime

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the inpatient Cermak Health Services unit. The role involves delivering meds to patient units, preparing Pyxis supplies, IV admixtures, and unit-dose distributions, with rotating weekends from 3PM to 11PM.

Required are a high school diploma, Illinois licensure, 1 year hospital experience, and active PTCB/ExCPT certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician license required (proof at interview).
• 1 year hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Active PTCB or ExCPT certification required.
• Typing test: 15 wpm with >=85% accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and delivers medications to patient care units.
• Fills and prepares Pyxis for patient-specific needs.
• Prepares IV admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents.
• Manages stock requisitions and returns medications to stock.
• Rotates and inspects medications for expiration dates.
• Receives medications from storeroom or deliveries.
• Fills orders for par-stock replenishment.
• Prepares extemporaneous solutions/ointments as needed.
• Prepares unit-dose medications for distribution.
• Screens pharmacist calls and assists as needed.
• Troubleshoots Pyxis issues and documents activities.

Skills

Hospital experience

Pharmacy licensure

PTCB/ExCPT certification

Typing 15 wpm

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT - CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES (00139680)

Job Description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT - CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES

Job Number: 00139680

Job Posting

Posted on: Oct 9, 2026, 9:21:44 PM

Closing Date: Oct 24, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time: 3:00 P.M.

Shift End Time: 11:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit : RWDSU Local 200 PTECHS Posting Salary : $25.833 - $31.806 HOURLY

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and RWDSU 200. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES

JOB TITLE: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY - INPATIENT

SHIFT:3PM - 11PM (ROTATING WEEKENDS)

PAY RANGE: $25.833 - $31.806

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Gathers and delivers medications to/from patient care units
• Fills and prepares Pyxis for patient specific medication needs
• Prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents
• Prepares stock requisitions and places stock in proper storage locations
• Returns medications to stock
• Rotates and inspects medications for expiration dates
• Receives medications from the storeroom or outside delivery
• Fills orders for par-stock replenishment, as needed
• Prepares extemporaneous solutions and/or ointments, as needed
• Prepares medications for unit-dose distributions
• Answers and screens telephone calls for pharmacist, as needed
• Troubleshoots problems related to Pyxis stations
• Performs documentations, as instructed
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois, is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• One (1) year of full-time work experience in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician, is required.
• Must hold active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), is required. (Must provide proof at time of Interview).
• Must demonstrate the ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute (Typing test will be administered; minimum of 15 wpm with at least 85% accuracy rate is required).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish, is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge and familiarity with hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures and techniques
• Effective interpersonal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from other staff and supervisors
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Desire and ability to provide excellent patient service at all times
• This position requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and lifting and moving heavy objects

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.