Pharmacy Technician Specialist I - Patient Care & Tech Expert

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Hazel Crest, IL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support operations across pharmacy services. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient and care-team communication, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, an eligible pharmacy technology credential, and experience with Microsoft Office; associate degree may be preferred for some sites. The position requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in pharmacy technology preferred or required for some jurisdictions.
• Must have registration/licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work following standard processes and policies.
• Acts as an expert with equipment and technology in the specialized area.
• Solves technical issues as they arise.
• Maintains accurate documents and records in a timely fashion.
• Supports communication with patients and care team.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Contributes to operational changes and standardization.
• Participates in site or system specialized work teams or councils as applicable.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keeps current with changes in the field and adopts best practices.
• Maintains knowledge and contributes to the education of others.
• Supports pharmacy department initiatives and workload balance.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Basic math

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

PC knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Associates degree in Pharmacy Technology

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health in Hazel Crest, IL seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support operations across pharmacy services. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient and care-team communication, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, an eligible pharmacy technology credential, and experience with Microsoft Office; associate degree may be preferred for some sites. The position requires physical stamina and attention to detail.