Senior Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient & Sterile Prep

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support daily dispensing operations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The role includes preparing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, delivering medications, and managing IV admixtures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include system data entry, inventory control, and compounding duties while maintaining compliance with policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Required Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR).
• CPhT certification through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA for license after 2008.
• Newly licensed technicians have 2 years from license date to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders for inpatients.
• Prepare prescriptions for outpatients.
• Deliver medications to nursing units.
• Schedule IV admixtures according to patient records.
• Enter new drug orders and renewals into the patient profile.
• Use the computer system for dispensing and inquiries.
• Maintain inventory levels in dispensing areas.
• Prepare extemporaneous and STAT doses under supervision.

Education

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

CPhT certification through PTCB

ExCPT certification through NHA

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support daily dispensing operations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The role includes preparing inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, delivering medications, and managing IV admixtures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include system data entry, inventory control, and compounding duties while maintaining compliance with policies and quality standards.