Sr Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Adventist Health • Bolingbrook, IL

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About The Position

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. 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.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equiv Required
• One or more years of Work Experience Required
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem‐solving, and customer service skills
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers
• Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to teach pharmacy technician students
• Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation
• Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques, hazardous drug compounding and USP 795, 797 and 800 standards (if applicable)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT-LIC) Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate Preferred
• Knowledge and competence in the medication reconciliation process (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks.
• Assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
• Performing duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs.
• Accurately responding to medication dispensing requests, preparing medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivering checked medications, and returning unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas.
• Preparing and organizing pharmacy medications by name and dosage, as listed on patient orders.
• Supporting pharmacists and providing distributive pharmacy services to ensure safe and accurate medication services.
• Leading or contributing to compliance audits, documentation, and medication-use process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating actively with pharmacy staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Mentoring technicians and supporting onboarding, competency validation, and peer development.
• Executing advanced pharmacy technician duties with autonomy and precision across core workflows.
• Providing leadership and coverage in at least two core pharmacy practice areas.
• Independently preparing and dispensing patient-specific medication doses.
• Leading troubleshooting and optimization of pharmacy automation systems.
• Independently managing accurate medication inventory operations.
• Identifying systemic safety risks and contributing to root cause analysis.
• Leading hazardous medication handling practices.

Benefits

• 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 Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees