PHARMACY TECHNICIAN in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.

A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community

Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to fill prescriptions, deliver orders and perform other pharmacy duties as required.

General

Job Summary:

Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient (Full Time, Day Shift)

Sinai Chicago is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Overnight Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient pharmacy operations during the night shift.

This full-time role plays a key part in ensuring medication safety, timely delivery, and sterile compounding across the hospital during off-hours.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, and experienced in hospital workflows, particularly IV preparation and automation systems. Schedule: Full-Time – 11-hour shifts 9:30 PM to 8:30 AM (2130–0830)

Key Responsibilities: Compound sterile IV preparations following USP 797/800 standards

Prepare and deliver medications to nursing units and restock Omnicell cabinets

Perform crash cart restocking, medication returns, and unit dose packaging

Manage overnight medication requests and troubleshoot missing med issues

Maintain cleanroom logs, delivery records, and compliance documentation

Communicate with overnight pharmacists and nursing to ensure continuity of care

Support compliance with inventory rotation and controlled substance handling

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or 500 hours of pharmacy technician experience prior to 1/24/2024.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with IV mixtures and unit dose drug distribution. (Is this experience that a new grad would have? If not, we should indicate this is preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficient computer skills and ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred

• Sterile compounding experience preferred

• Ability to work independently, follow procedures and manage time efficiently.

• Comfortable working night shifts in a hospital environment

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician license required.
• If license was issued after 1/1/2008, Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) is required within two years of licensure. Once certified, active certification must be maintained. Techs with student designation on their license are exempt from this requirement.
• Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (required) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT (required)