Pharmacy Technician Specialist

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join our team in a Specialty Pharmacy setting. This full-time days role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where every patient interaction makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, perform all technical duties associated with the operations of the dispensing area.
  • Maintain stock levels of medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to patients.
  • Monitor expiration dates of medications and prepare reports on areas of responsibility.
  • Collaborate with pharmacist staff, practice coordinators, and managers to resolve inventory issues and optimize workflow.
  • Perform regular pharmacy satellite inspections and document findings.
  • Respond to recall notices in a timely manner and communicate key information to staff.
  • Identify areas for improvement in workflow and inventory control, and develop solutions to address these issues.
  • Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal requirements, as well as maintain accurate records of completion for media fill and fingertip testing.
  • Assist in the development and training of new technicians, and participate in controlled substance audits to ensure accurate record keeping.

Requirements:

  • Licensed Illinois Pharmacy Technician (IDFPR)
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or ExCPT
  • High School Diploma
  • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of college
  • Completion of a pharmacy technician training program

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.



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