Pharmacy Tech 1 Certified-18467

Position Overview

The Pharmacy Technician 1 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, assists licensed pharmacists by preparing, filling, and labeling medications for a diverse patient population—from neonatal to geriatric. This role exemplifies Rush’s mission, vision, and values while supporting patient care and ensuring safe, efficient pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Active participation in the Pharmacy Department Technician Career Ladder.
• Identify various classifications of medications, including dosage forms and routes of administration.
• Execute pharmacy workflows for first doses, Pyxis refills, cart fills, medication returns, and disposal.
• Prepare non-sterile compounding and packaging, including drawing up oral syringes and compounding oral suspensions.
• Manage inventory, storage, and supply maintenance while troubleshooting pharmacy equipment and technical issues.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, answer phones for missing medication requests, and participate in departmental committees and educational activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• Completion of an ACPE/ASHP accredited pharmacy technician training program if licensed on or after January 1, 2024, including 500 hours of on‐the‐job training covering key pharmacy operations.
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) certification or ability to achieve certification by the second license renewal.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Willingness to work extended hours (up to 10% travel may be required) and adapt to scheduled shift changes.
• Ability to handle light physical tasks such as lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and occasional bending or standing on a stool.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
• Exceptional rewards and comprehensive benefits – learn more at Rush Benefits.
• Full-time position with flexible core work hours (Monday through Friday with set shifts and scheduled days off).