Pharmacy Technician Specialist

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support core and advanced workflows across hospital pharmacy services. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as ADC systems or cleanroom/compounding.

Responsibilities include maintaining proficiency, addressing staff shortages, and ensuring quality patient care across Glendale Heights and Bolingbrook locations.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Customer service mindset and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Maintains proficiency in Tech IV functions and supports staff shortages.
• Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties across core workflows.
• Serves as SME in designated specialty area (e.g., ADC systems or compounding).

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate's degree

Pharmacy tech training program

Tools

ADC systems

Cleanroom/compounding

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE City: GLENDALE HEIGHTS State: Illinois Postal Code: 60139

Job Description:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm and the location can be either Glendale Heights or Bolingbrook.

Responsibilities:

Maintains proficiency in all Tech IV functions and provides coverage in any core or advanced pharmacy practice areas as needed to address staff shortages, support program and service performance, and assure achievement of strategic goals across patient care areas serviced by the pharmacy team. Other duties as assigned. Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties with mastery across all core and advanced workflows. Serves as the recognized subject matter expert in a designated specialty area, such as ADC systems, cleanroom/compounding, diversion prevention, informatics, investigational drugs, or medication history, based on organizational need and individual expertise. Resolves complex issues and provides technical support related to the specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills

Required:

• Required Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary
• Required Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers
• Required Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Required Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate's [Preferred]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Field of Study: Completion of a pharmacy technician training program [Preferred]

Work Experience:

3+ years contemporary hospital pharmacy experience with noted experience in targeted specialty pharmacy practice. [Required]

Additional Information:

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $22.91 - $42.60

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission:

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.