Pharmacy Technician – M-F Med Prep & Distribution

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health's Midwest Centralized Pharmacy Service Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, 40-hour work week (M-F, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM). Assists licensed pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications, accurate labeling, and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum education: high school diploma; certification within 18 months (CPhT or ExCPT). No work experience required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification / Registration / License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Certification within 18 months: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT)
• Experience: No work experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational abilities; problem solving and decision making

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in 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 and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
• Perform nonsterile and sterile compounding where applicable
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Seeks additional duties and participates in quality improvement initiatives
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations under supervision where applicable
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and supplies

Job description

Advocate Health's Midwest Centralized Pharmacy Service Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, 40-hour work week (M-F, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM). Assists licensed pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications, accurate labeling, and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum education: high school diploma; certification within 18 months (CPhT or ExCPT). No work experience required.