Pharmacy Technician IV

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth 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 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.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: 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 Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

• Scheduled across all 7 days of the week
• Work 5 days per week, consisting of 8.5-hour shifts (including meal break)
• Typical shift times range from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM; on Wednesdays, one shift extends until 12:30 AM
• Provide overnight relief coverage once fully trained during overnight technician vacations

Leads enterprise-level inventory operations, including procurement processes, formulary alignment, and perpetual inventory accuracy. Oversees controlled substance programs, diversion prevention efforts, and compliance with DEA and institutional policies. conducts advanced audits and operations reviews to advise on inventory integrity analytics, cost containment strategies, medication shortage mitigation, and supply chain resilience. Leads system-wide medication safety initiatives, including risk mitigation, error prevention, and safety education. Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts. Serves as a pharmacy safety champion and advisor to leadership. Oversees hazardous medication handling protocols, environmental monitoring, and spill response programs. Leads departmental training and ensures full compliance with USP <800>, OSHA, and institutional safety standards. Directs pharmacy compliance efforts, including audit preparation, documentation, and policy development. Leads readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys. Advises on regulatory changes and ensures alignment with institutional goals. Serves as a liaison to clinical, operational, and administrative teams to advance pharmacy services. Collaborates actively to optimize patient care, resolve medication-related issues, and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas. Leads technician development programs, including onboarding, competency assessment, and career progression. Mentors staff and contributes to workforce planning and engagement. Independently leads strategic quality improvement, education, and practice advancement projects. Leads training of new pharmacy technicians, precepts pharmacy technician students, and supports pharmacy residency experiences. May determine competency or assist in formal performance assessments. Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties with mastery across all core and advanced workflows, systems, and operational programs. Demonstrates leadership in medication preparation, sterile and hazardous compounding, inventory and controlled substance management, and regulatory compliance. Serves as a subject matter expert in advanced pharmacy services and operational strategy. Provides oversight and strategic guidance across all pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, ADC management, and cleanroom environments. Leads initiatives to improve distribution efficiency, resolve complex workflow issues, and implement best practices across service lines. Provides coverage in at least two advanced pharmacy practice areas such as hazardous cleanroom compounding, CII safe management, medication history programs, decentralized clinical support, environmental monitoring, technician inventory check (i.e., tech check tech where authorized), or pharmacy inventory/purchasing management. Oversees the preparation and dispensing of high-risk and sterile medications, including chemotherapy and investigational drugs, ensuring compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards. Develops and enforces protocols to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality in medication handling and delivery. Champions the optimization and integration of pharmacy automation systems, ADC platforms, and software tools. Leads technology upgrades, system configuration, and cross-functional training initiatives. Collaborates with informatics and IT teams to enhance system performance and user experience. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]
• NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required] OR PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required]

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.