Pharmacy Technician - Various Positions

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for various positions. The role involves preparing and compounding medications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in the training of new technicians. This position requires strong communication skills and a focus on patient care, with flexible shift opportunities available.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

403(b) with 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of college preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in Illinois.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Selects, prepares, and compounds medications under a registered pharmacist's direction.
• Follows aseptic techniques and regulations for medication handling.
• Orders and monitors drug inventories.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Differentiate Colors

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Completion of two years of college

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician

Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

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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

Job Description

Various roles are available and is dependent on the candidate's prior experience and area of interest. Will determine placement during the pre-screening phone interview.

Pharmacy Technician Ladder

Senior

• Selects, prepares and/or compounds non-intravenous medications for patients under the direction of a registered pharmacist.
• Follows aseptic technique and procedures for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications, according to USP 795 and USP 800 regulations.
• Fills medication carts and delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Fills automated dispensing machines in patient care areas.
• Prepackages bulk medications into unit dose packages as needed.
  
  

IV Specialist

• Selects, prepares and/or compounds intravenous medications for patients under the direction of a registered pharmacist.
• Follows aseptic technique and procedures for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications, according to USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.
• Cleans hoods and calibrates pumps according to established procedures.
• Assist pharmacist with medication preparation during codes.
  
  

IV Chemotherapy Specialist

• Selects, prepares and/or compounds non-intravenous and intravenous antineoplastic (chemotherapy) medications under the direction of a registered pharmacist
• Follows aseptic technique and procedures for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications, according to USP 795, USP 797 and USP 800 regulations.
  
  

Additional Duties For All Roles

• Orders, receives, and monitors drug inventories.
• Follows all pharmacy-controlled medication policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities of the department.
• Triages calls and electronic pharmacy information system messages.
• Assists with the work activities and training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Participates in peer evaluation of other pharmacy employees
• Adheres to all hospital, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Completes all assigned mandatory education and competencies on an annual basis.
• Rotate through various work areas of the pharmacy and shifts
• Required to work weekends and holidays
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And 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. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to function within the team concept and interact with tact and courtesy with all hospital employees and customers. Must have good manual dexterity. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to left at least 10 pounds.

Work Schedule

• Multiple shift opportunities
• New hires typically start on evening shift first until day shift openings become available
  
  

May need to cover overnight shift when dedicated overnight technicians have PTO. Shifts are filled with volunteers first and are then assigned by seniority.

Education

Pay Range

$21.00-$32.55 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. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

Benefits

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 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 identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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