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Pharmacy Technician

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

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Employer Name:

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Chicago

Shift Details

Any Shift

Compensation

$22.15 per hour

Job preview

Job Description

  • Prepare and dispense medications for inpatients and outpatients, including unit doses, IV admixtures, cytotoxic agents, and emergency medications under pharmacist supervision
  • Enter and update medication orders in the computer system, assists with dispensing functions, and ensures accuracy through patient profile and bin checks
  • Deliver medications to nursing units, collects outdated meds, and reconciles discrepancies between pharmacy and nursing records.
  • Compound, package, and label medications, maintain proper inventory levels, and ensure compliance with safety and hazardous waste protocols
  • Communicate effectively by answering calls per policy, screening inquiries, and coordinating tasks to support daily pharmacy operations under pharmacist guidance

Skills & Qualifications

  • Current Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR) is required
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA required for all licensed after 2008 (within 6 months of hire or sooner if required by IL pharmacy practice act)
  • Relevant soft skills include attention to detail, communication skills, time management, teamwork and collaboration, and flexibility

Education

  • Certification/License

Benefits

  • No specific benefits listed.

About the Employer

Life at Northwestern Medicine means being a part of their relentless quest to deliver world-class health care, facilitate groundbreaking research, and build healthier communities across Chicagoland and beyond. It means no matter where you work within the organization, you?re an integral part of the mission. Northwestern Medicine is committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients served. And they are committed to a better employee experience, with a culture, benefits, and programs that support your well-being, your personal and professional development, and your goals. Because what makes you better, makes their patients better.