Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St. The position is 100% FTE, with 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., every other weekend, and rotating holidays. Additional compensation may include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay. A current Illinois license is required, with a limited 60-day period from the date of license application during which an unlicensed candidate may work. Pharmacy Technician Certification must be completed within two years of the date the license was first issued. Students enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements but must obtain a Pharmacy Technician-Student Designation license from IDFPR.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or presently attending high school.
- Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in the role for 60 days from the date of license application through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.
- Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two years of the date the license was first issued.
- Students enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements but must obtain a Pharmacy Technician-Student Designation license from IDFPR.
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy or hospital experience, particularly with unit dose distribution, non-sterile medication compounding, IV admixture including USP <797> and <800>, and automated dispensing machine technology.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement, short- and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.
- Annual wellness reimbursement.
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids.
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement, including fully funded programs.
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development.
- Strong shared governance structure.
- Commitment to employee voice.
- Additional compensation may include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
