Senior Pharmacy Technician – Central Operations

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include handling IV admixtures, sterile products, and narcotics, with rotating AM/PM shifts and weekend commitments. Illinois licensure and CPT certification are required, with potential for growth within the Northwestern Medicine pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR) is required.
• CPhT certification through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients.
• 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.
• Compounds dosage forms needed for dispensing to patients.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels in the dispensing areas.

Education

High School Diploma

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

CPhT or ExCPT certification

Job description

Responsibilities include handling IV admixtures, sterile products, and narcotics, with rotating AM/PM shifts and weekend commitments. Illinois licensure and CPT certification are required, with potential for growth within the Northwestern Medicine pharmacy network.