Certified Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Part-time Days - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Pharmacy Tech, Certified-PHARMACY reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the Pharmacy Services Department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist.  Such duties include but need not be limited to: Maintaining patient records, Setting up, packaging, and labeling medication doses, Filling and dispensing routine orders for stock supplies of patient-care areas, and maintaining inventories of drug supplies.  Certified Pharmacy Technicians function in strict accordance with standard written procedures and guidelines, any deviation from which must be approved by the supervising pharmacist.

This position is part-time, 40 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays.

High school graduate and must be registered with the State of Illinois as a Pharmacy Technician; must be certified with the Pharmacy Certification Board (PTCB) within 6 months of hire.  Some college preferred (medical terminology and/or pharmacology).  Computer knowledge required, with typing 20-30 wpm.  Mathematical aptitude necessary.  Hospital experience preferred.  Finger and hand dexterity necessary to handle many small articles, needle, syringes, unit dose equipment and to perform data processing. 

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.