Skilled Pharmacy Technician — Med Prep, Compounding & Delivery

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. You will accurately label and package medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances, and assist in day-to-day pharmacy operations.

The role involves pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation. Certification within 18 months is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks and inventory control.
• Screen calls and route as needed using proper telephone etiquette.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture where applicable.
• Maintain storage area compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Record patient demographics and data into the pharmacy system for records, insurance verification and label generation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. You will accurately label and package medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances, and assist in day-to-day pharmacy operations.

The role involves pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation. Certification within 18 months is required.