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Pharmacy Technician II - UI Health, Pharmacy

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 08, 2025
Pharmacy Technician II - UI Health, Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician II - UI Health, Pharmacy Hiring Department: Pharmacy Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037795 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Shift: Flex Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: November 12, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $27.07 - $32.34 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Performance of advanced pharmacy technical functions, record keeping, and training for UI Hospital Pharmacy Services under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacists. Duties & Responsibilities: Assists with the training of Pharmacy Technician Intern/Trainees, Pharmacy Technician I's, and Pharmacy Externs. Preparation of medication orders for unit dose and intravenous admixture - including select the correct medication or medical supply from stock based on a physician order, prepare intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic techniques. Compound and reconstitute drug products on a timely basis, and document all the necessary information for their preparation. Demonstrate safe and effective handling of hazardous medications in preparation techniques and disposal. Label the medication in accordance with Departmental Standards and Policy and Procedures. Prepare pediatric dilution. Repackage the appropriate amount of medication. Record all necessary information for the preparation and control of extemporaneous packaging. Dispose of all needles, syringes, and pharmaceutical waste in the appropriate container. Maintain the integrity of the laminar flow hood through routine cleaning, changing of the pre-filters, and adhering to all preparation procedures. Process Medication Reorders. Distribution of medication. Transport medications and admixtures to the assigned pharmacy or nursing unit and place in the correct storage area. Fill and maintain Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinet System (AMC) as necessary. Collect, fill, and deliver approved patient specific medications to assigned patient care areas and place in the correct storage area. Acquire drugs from other satellites or locations when necessary. Assist in all areas of the pharmacy department as needed. Answer telephone promptly and courteously in accordance with UI CARE standards. All calls should be answered by the second ring. Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment. Routine cleaning of all areas of pharmacy including counters, shelves, computer monitors, computer keyboards, unit-dose medication drawers, carts, AMC, conference room, and break area. Shelving books, clearing clutter from counters, and keeping the pharmacy neat and orderly. Maintaining and replenishing supplies. Assisting in the perpetual inventory of controlled substances as assigned. Assisting in the maintenance of minimum acceptable inventory and a maximum turnover of drugs, monitoring and removing expired drugs from inventory. Processing AMC rejects, and returning medications not administered to patients to inventory. Assists with patient billing, such as collection and distribution of paper billing forms, entering anesthesia charges into electronic billing system, and assisting with research of billing questions. Other related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois. 2. Any one of the following that equals six (6)months: A. Successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices. OR B. Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices. 3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a pharmacy technician. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17366?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-59a78856039313488197844bd881f91b