Pharmacy Technician (Level III)

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

On-site day care

Job summary

A healthcare institution located in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a day/evening shift role. Responsibilities include handling unit dose distribution, compounding medications, and operating automated dispensing machines. Candidates must hold current licensure from the State of Illinois and complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification within two years. This position offers a competitive pay and benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• Required experience in hospital settings with specific medication handling.
• Candidates need a license from the State of Illinois and certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Work in unit dose distribution, compounding medications, and managing automated dispensing technology.

Skills

Hospital experience in unit dose distribution

Compounding non-sterile medications

IV admixture and automated dispensing technology

Education

Current licensure from the State of Illinois

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, Day/Evening Shift Role. 1st shift, 2nd shift and every other weekend. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford.

Additional components of compensation may include

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Work Experience

• Hospital experience in unit dose distribution, compounding non-sterile medications including USP<795>, IV admixture including USP<797> and <800>, and automated dispensing machine technology. Required. Those enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements, but will need to obtain a "Pharmacy Technician-Student Designation" license from IDFPR.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Required
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.