Pharmacy Technician Sr

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to coordinate daily activities and training of technicians in our hospital pharmacy.

You will support pharmacists, handle prescriptions, manage stock, and contribute to safe, efficient medication workflows in a fast-paced pediatric setting. Join a team committed to excellence, comprehensive benefits, and patient-centered care for our patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of college preferred.
• Licensure or eligibility for IL Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• PTCB certification required; pharmacy students excluded.
• Must complete in-house aseptic technique and cytotoxic agent handling cert.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and assists in their performance appraisals.
• Suggests policy and procedure changes to improve workflow.
• Takes on and maintains responsibility for special projects after discussing with the senior clinical pharmacist responsible for the area.
• Solves staffing problems in case of unplanned absence; serves as go-to person for technicians.
• Enters new orders under the direction of a pharmacist; processes prescriptions and refills.
• Prepares labels manually or by computer for oral doses, injectables and large volume parenterals when necessary.
• Selects and prepares appropriate oral, topical and injectable medications for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions when applicable. Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.
• Fills, exchanges and credits unit-dose carts; notifies pharmacists of returned doses.
• Stocks shelves and notes low stock items on stock reorder form; prepacks bulk medication as needed.
• Maintains physical appearance of department and screens telephone calls; communicates messages to coworkers.
• Performs job functions with a service-focused approach emphasizing innovation, service excellence and teamwork.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

PTCB Certification

Aseptic Technique Certification

Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Math/Calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year College Coursework

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

1. Coordinates the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and assists in their performance appraisals. Evaluates and reports new technician performance to the senior clinical pharmacist in a timely manner.
2. Suggests policy and procedure changes to improve work flow of the area.
3. Takes on and maintains responsibility for special projects after discussing with the senior clinical pharmacist responsible for the area.
4. Solves staffing problems in case of unplanned absence. Serves as go to person for pharmacy technicians. Participates in peer evaluation and evaluation of other pharmacy employees.
5. Enters new orders under the direction of a pharmacist. Processes new prescriptions and refills. Puts cardexes in order and prints new profiles when necessary.
6. Prepares labels manually or by computer for oral doses, injectables and large volume parenterals when necessary.
7. Selects and prepares appropriate oral, topical and injectable medications for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions when applicable. Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.
8. Fills, exchanges and credits unit-dose carts upon authorization of a pharmacist. Notifies pharmacists of returned doses. Returns usable stock to inventory.
9. Stocks shelves and notes low stock items on stock reorder form. Prepacks bulk medication as needed. Inspects stock of assigned areas to ensure that medications are stored properly and are in date.
10. Maintains physical appearance of department. Screens telephone calls and effectively communicates telephone messages to co-workers.
11. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Completion of two years of college with at least one general mathematics course preferred.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois. Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Pharmacy students currently enrolled in pharmacy school (PharmD program) are excluded from certification requirements.
• Must successfully complete and maintain in house annual aseptic technique and cytotoxic agent handling and parenteral nutrition solution preparation certification.
• One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$22.25-$36.38 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse id