Pharmacy Technician Specialist-OR Pharmacies, Rotating Shifts

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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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The Pharmacy Technician Specialist 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.

• Initiates and facilitates all drug purchasing for the pharmacy department.
• Monitors stock levels; evaluates previous purchasing and utilization patterns and anticipates needs.
• Maintains appropriate drug inventories.
• Coordinates the receipt of all deliveries, restocks storage areas and rotates stock as necessary.
• Develops and maintains sources and mechanisms to obtain drug supplies on an emergency basis interacting with local hospitals, pharmacies, alternative vendors, etc.
• Facilitates all returns and credits of expired or unneeded drugs.
• Takes appropriate action on drug recalls.
• Processes inter-department billing. Performs monthly pharmacy unit inspections.
• Prepares medications and floor stock for delivery to various hospital departments and nursing units.
• Rectifies with vendors all problems associated with receipt of orders, back orders, shipping errors and incorrect pricing.
• Maintains purchasing records including invoices, purchase orders, catalogs and historical records.
• Prepares and distributes purchasing reports for the department.
• Assists in maintaining the pharmacy technician schedule.
• Assists in the development and training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Proficient in performing all duties of pharmacy technician, including sterile compounding of IV admixtures, injections and infusions.
• Assists in weekly narcotic audits to insure accurate narcotic record keeping.
• Works with the pharmacy manager or director to identify areas of improvement in the workflow or inventory control of the pharmacy.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA
• At least 2 years specialized or technical training

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.

Chicago, IL $37,440.00-$50,856.00