Float Retail Pharmacy Technician

Advocate Health•Hazel Crest, IL

5d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Float Retail Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists with the technical duties involved in preparing and distributing medications. The role supports pharmacy operations across South Suburban, Christ, Trinity, and Good Sam locations, with the ability to cover varying shifts. Current operating hours range from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; hours may change. The position is full time, 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, supporting medication distribution, procurement, inventory control, documentation, and phone coverage. Depending on the facility and applicable policies, the technician may perform nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication admission histories, immunizations under pharmacist supervision, and training support. The role also includes entering patient information, verifying insurance, generating labels, cashiering, and developing competence in third-party billing. The technician must provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, follow organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and support area leaders with goals and assignments. The position may require operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies and traveling between pharmacy locations. This role requires frequent walking and standing, pushing a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lifting materials weighing up to 35 pounds. Work may involve exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, temperature and humidity changes, and potential needle sticks or minor cuts; appropriate precautions and personal protective equipment are used.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy according to the requirements of the state of employment.
Obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) certification within 18 months of the start date, or sooner if required by state law.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
Ability to influence and develop others toward common goals and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above the shoulders.
Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart weighing approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
Functional vision, touch, and hearing; ability to speak clearly and be understood.
Fine motor ability for writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation, including syringe use.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
Select, prepare, and label medications accurately, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
Assist with medication distribution tasks.
Screen phone calls and route them appropriately using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
Assist with pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances where applicable.
Perform nonsterile compounding according to applicable USP standards.
Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique where applicable at the entity level.
Inspect assigned medication storage areas for compliance with storage policies.
Complete and document medication admission histories where applicable.
Seek additional duties when required work is complete and accept other assigned duties.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders on applicable pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows.
Follow organizational policies and procedures and comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Support area leaders with goals and work assignments.
Obtain and record patient demographic and other required information; enter information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation; and perform cashiering.
Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under a registered pharmacist's supervision where applicable.
Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and essential medical supplies as required.
Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance program.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, for eligible teammates.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Programs supporting career development and well-being.