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Perform pharmacy technician duties including unit dose distribution and compounding of non-sterile and sterile medications. Utilize automated dispensing machine technology to support hospital pharmacy operations.
Requirements summary
Requires current licensure from the State of Illinois and completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two years of licensure. Experience with USP standards for compounding and IV admixture is required.
professional certificateIV AdmixtureUSP<800>Non-sterile CompoundingUnit Dose DistributionUSP<797>Automated Dispensing Machine TechnologyUSP<795>
Job description
Work Schedule
100%
FTE, 8 hour shifts
Monday-Friday 6:00am-10:00pm rotating weekends. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.
We are looking for a
Pharmacy
Technician (Level
III) to: Advance Compounding Expertise — Perform sterile and hazardous medication preparation in alignment with USP <797> and <800> standards. Ensure Quality and Regulatory Compliance — Maintain precise documentation, support environmental monitoring, and uphold all departmental and regulatory requirements. Support Training and Professional Development — Contribute to onboarding, participate in ongoing competency assessments, and engage in continuous skill advancement. Collaborate Across Clinical Teams — Work effectively with pharmacists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary partners to promote safe and efficient patient care.
Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At
UW
Health in northern
Illinois, you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice Work Experience Hospital experience in unit dose distribution, compounding non-sterile medications including USP<795>, IV admixture including USP<797> and <800>, and automated dispensing machine technology. Required Licenses & Certifications Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Those enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements, but will need to obtain a “Pharmacy Technician- Student Designation” license from IDFPR. Required Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued. Required Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
