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Pharmacy Technician III - Pharmacy Practice, UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 26, 2025
Pharmacy Technician III - Pharmacy Practice, UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician III - Pharmacy Practice, UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy Hiring Department: Pharmacy Practice Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037273 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours range between 8:00am - 5:00pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: October 9, 2025 Salary: $31.38 - 33.97/ hourly About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The Pharmacy Technician III, Lead performs complex pharmaceutical duties and/or are assigned lead roles in Ambulatory Pharmacy Services to manage all functions of the drug distribution process in the pharmacy. Duties & Responsibilities: Personnel Supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Externs, and students in the daily functions of pharmacy operation, if delegated by the Assistant Director or designee For Wood Street Pharmacy, work in conjunction with the Billing Specialist and Purchasing Officer to supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs in the pharmacy operation related to billing and reimbursement for appropriate pharmacy claims Prepare weekly Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Extern work schedules including work area designation and break schedules. Monitor the weekly schedule on daily basis and make necessary adjustments to cover unanticipated absences Assist the Assistant Director or designee in coordination of employee requests for time off and management of Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Extern coverage Process payroll data entry of benefit time used, arrival and departure times for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs, prepare payroll records for approval by management Audit time of arrival to and departure from work for both Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs, engage Assistant Director or designee, if applicable Assist the Assistant Director or designee in establishing hiring criteria and evaluating candidates for Pharmacy Technician positions, if applicable Participate in the development of job description for Pharmacy Technician I, II, and Pharmacy Externs Evaluate the Pharmacy Technician training program and assure the proper training of all Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs Identify staff development needs for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs and prepare a plan to meet those needs, if applicable Assist the Assistant Director or designee in performance evaluation feedback for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs annually, if applicable Provide feedback to the Assistant Director or designee to facilitate the continuous evaluation of all processes Exhibit good customer service skills and positive attitude to promote teamwork and to create a good work environment Monitor Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs workflow to assure maintenance of high-performance standard Operations Assess the needs and priorities of various work areas of the pharmacy throughout the day, and assign Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs to meet the needs Recognize normal ranges of medication and initiates corrective action as needed Coordinate the ordering, reconciliation and maintenance of perpetual inventory. This would include the monitoring of all controlled substances Facilitate monthly controlled substance inventory counts as designated by area Assistant/Associate Director. Coordinate the ordering, reconciliation, delivery and billing of clinic floor stock Maintain all office supplies, packing and shipping supplies for mail order prescription services, if applicable Maintain all pharmacy software (automation) necessary for prescription processing on an as needed basis Maintain all other instruments (balance, reconstitution apparatus) necessary for extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions, if applicable Responsible for daily cash reports and deposits under the guidelines established Responsible for maintaining the adequate cash amount in the pharmacy safe for daily cash exchanges and performing periodic counts to verify the amounts on hand Coordinate and incorporate the procedures from various programs of the pharmacy into the daily workflow to assure efficiency in the pharmacy operation, if applicable Generate monthly reports from pharmacy computer system as pertains to patient billing accounts, if applicable Fully participate and support quality improvement initiatives and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements Communications Attend pharmacy staff meetings to discuss pharmacy operation and Pharmacy Technician issues, and to keep an open communication channel between Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Externs Demonstrate good communication skills with all health care professionals in the clinical setting to assure appropriate patient care Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with patients under stressful situations Demonstrate ability to resolve conflicts appropriately, which may include identifying and involving the appropriate health care professionals to assist the patient most efficiently Demonstrate effective and timely communication skills with the Pharmacists and Assistant Director to fulfill operation needs Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois. 2. Any one of the following that equals six (6)months: A. Successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices. OR B. Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices. 3. Three (3) years (36 months) of progressively more responsible work experience as a pharmacy technician, which included one (1) year of lead worker duties. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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