Specialty Pharmacy Tech Lead - Inventory & Compliance

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join its Specialty Pharmacy Fulfillment Operations. The role supports receiving, verifying, stocking drugs, and ensures accurate invoicing, recalls handling, and collaboration with Procurement and Billing teams.

Requirements include Illinois Technician license, 1–2 years hospital/outpatient experience, and PTCB or ExCPT certification preferred. This position emphasizes REMS adherence and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR).
• Pharmacy Technician licenses issued after 12/31/07 must have CERTIFIED or STUDENT designation by second renewal.
• 1-2 years’ technician experience; hospital/outpatient setting preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or ExCPT (NHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include receiving, verifying, and stocking drugs and supplies.
• Manage inventory, generate invoices, and handle recalls and backorders.
• Coordinate with procurement and third-party payors; assist with audits and billing.
• Use pharmacy software to schedule refills and adjudicate claims; ensure REMS compliance.

Skills

1-2 years technician experience

5+ years technician experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join its Specialty Pharmacy Fulfillment Operations. The role supports receiving, verifying, stocking drugs, and ensures accurate invoicing, recalls handling, and collaboration with Procurement and Billing teams.

Requirements include Illinois Technician license, 1–2 years hospital/outpatient experience, and PTCB or ExCPT certification preferred. This position emphasizes REMS adherence and cross-department coordination.