PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT SERVICES - STROGER HOSPITAL

Typical Duties

• Gathers and delivers medications to/from patient care units
• Fills and prepares Pyxis for patient specific medication needs
• Prepares intravenous admixtures, including chemotherapeutic agents
• Prepares stock requisitions and places stock in proper storage locations
• Returns medications to stock
• Rotates and inspects medications for expiration dates
• Receives medications from the storeroom or outside delivery
• Fills orders for par-stock replenishment, as needed
• Prepares extemporaneous solutions and/or ointments, as needed
• Prepares medications for unit-dose distributions
• Answers and screens telephone calls for pharmacist, as needed
• Troubleshoots problems related to Pyxis stations
• Performs documentation, as instructed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Licensure as a pharmacy technician in the State of Illinois
• One (1) year of full-time work experience in a hospital as a Pharmacy Technician
• Active certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) program or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)
• Ability to type at a corrected rate of 15 words per minute

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge and familiarity with hospital and pharmacy policies, procedures and techniques
• Effective interpersonal communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from other staff and supervisors
• Desire and ability to provide excellent patient service at all times

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Versatile physical exertion including, but not limited to, walking, climbing, pulling, pushing, prolonged standing, and lifting and moving heavy objects
• Functioning within a healthcare environment
• Adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Job Posting

Jun 29, 2026, 8:11:12 AM

Collective Bargaining Unit

RWDSU Local 200

PTECHS Organization

Health and Hospital Systems