Pharmacy Technician (Registry) – Outpatient Care & Training

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Registry) for the Outpatient Pharmacy (DCAM) department. The role involves rotating through all areas, assisting in dispensing, stocking, and prioritizing STAT orders, with ongoing training and competency requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma, an Illinois license, and at least one year of pharmacy experience, with ASHP certification or equivalent education preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold current valid license as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of one year pharmacy experience.
• 1 to 3 years of general hospital experience or retail experience as a licensed pharmacy technician is preferred.
• Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician certification program or successful completion of ASHP National technician certification examination within one year of employment.
• Computer experience and the completion of a medical terminology course is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare and dispense medication orders and supplies according to policy and procedure.
• Prepares outpatient prescriptions. Performs cashiering duties in the Outpatient Pharmacy.
• Communicate with patients, Pharmacists and team members in other departments to process prescription orders and triage/escalate communication.
• Identify customer requirements that warrant pharmacist or management attention.
• Performs other patients and/or drug related duties within the legal scope of their licensure as assigned by the pharmacist/supervisor.
• Assist in the training of new pharmacists and/or technician employees in their work areas.
• Completes and passes required continuing education and annual technician competencies; complies with all departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Illinois Pharmacy Technician license

ASHP certification program / exam

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Registry) for the Outpatient Pharmacy (DCAM) department. The role involves rotating through all areas, assisting in dispensing, stocking, and prioritizing STAT orders, with ongoing training and competency requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma, an Illinois license, and at least one year of pharmacy experience, with ASHP certification or equivalent education preferred.