Senior Hazardous Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding. Under a pharmacist's direction, you will perform advanced dispensing duties, including hazardous and cytotoxic compounding, sterile products, and chemotherapy preparation.

Responsibilities include medication preparation, IV admixtures, inventory control, and adherence to all regulatory standards. This on-site role supports patient care across multiple hospital pharmacies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required.
• CPhT or ExCPT certification required for those licensed after 2008.
• NM approved training in compounded sterile preparations within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prepares prescriptions for outpatients and compounds sterile products.
• Picks up and delivers medications to nursing units and supports IV admixture scheduling.
• Enter orders and maintain the medication profile in the computer system.
• Maintain inventory and ensure compliance with hazardous waste procedures.
• Perform duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III - Hazardous Compounding. Under a pharmacist's direction, you will perform advanced dispensing duties, including hazardous and cytotoxic compounding, sterile products, and chemotherapy preparation.

Responsibilities include medication preparation, IV admixtures, inventory control, and adherence to all regulatory standards. This on-site role supports patient care across multiple hospital pharmacies.