Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

About Ah

• Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.
• All while understanding that together we are even better.

Responsibilities

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 500 REMINGTON BLVD City: BOLINGBROOK State: Illinois Postal Code: 60440 Job Description: Schedule: 8pm to 630am, 7 nights on and 7 nights off Executes core pharmacy technician duties with proficiency in standard workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs under pharmacist supervision.
• Demonstrates proficiency in core pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides coverage across core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned.
• Accurately prepares and safely dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning.
• Compounds sterile medications such as IV solutions and piggyback containers under aseptic conditions, following USP & guidelines and institutional protocols, with appropriate oversight.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.
• Actively participates in departmental quality improvement efforts, attends educational activities, and supports training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners.
• Operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; interprets electronic health records accurately to support safe medication practices.
• Maintains inventory accuracy by receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, guaranteeing accurate medication counts, and managing controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensures proper medication storage and overall inventory integrity.
• Identifies, reports, and helps prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks, contributing to a culture of safety.
• Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department in accordance with environmental protocols.
• Proficient in the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and spill kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill.
• Participates in initiatives that improve medication-use processes and supports compliance with regulatory standards and institutional accreditation requirements.
• Prepares reports and assists with compliance documentation as directed by supervisors, contributing to operational transparency and accountability.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Work Experience: • 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience [Required] Additional Information: • Active State Pharmacy Technician registration required Licenses and Certifications: • Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR • Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $21.01 - $33.61 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.