Senior Hazardous Compounding Pharmacy Tech

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding. Under supervision of a registered pharmacist you will perform advanced dispensing, sterile prep, hazardous drug handling, and cytotoxic prep to support inpatient and outpatient services.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality, with rotating AM/PM shifts, weekend and holiday commitments, and placement on the Prentice 15th floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR) required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT required for all those licensed after 2008.
• Completion of NM approved training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days of start date.
• Preferred: Completion of a Technician Training Program.
• Preferred: CSPT certification through PTCB.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients.
• Picks up orders and delivers medications to nursing units.
• Schedules intravenous admixture solutions according to the patient’s medical record.
• Enters new drug orders and renewal/refill information into the computerized patient medication profile.
• Uses the computer system to assist in all dispensing and inquiry functions.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels and assists with hazardous waste procedures.
• Spends ≥50% of time manipulating or compiling hazardous medications.
• Completes hazardous medication training and competencies.

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of NM approved training program in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days

Completion of Technician Training Program

Job description

Northwestern Medicine invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding. Under supervision of a registered pharmacist you will perform advanced dispensing, sterile prep, hazardous drug handling, and cytotoxic prep to support inpatient and outpatient services.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality, with rotating AM/PM shifts, weekend and holiday commitments, and placement on the Prentice 15th floor.