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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: 1037077 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours range between 8:00am - 6:00pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: October 9, 2025 Salary: $31.38 - 32.64/ 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 Associate Director or designee Serve as a liaison for the Discharge Prescription Service (DPS), facilitating communication with a multidisciplinary clinical team comprising of UI Health physicians, clinical pharmacists, medical and pharmacy residents, nurses, hospital discharge planners, social workers, pharmacy technicians, and externs to ensure patients receive timely bedside delivery of their prescription medications upon discharge from the UI Health hospital For SCB Pharmacy, work in conjunction with the Coordinator, Lead Technician, and Purchasing Officer to supervise Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs in the pharmacy operation related to Meds to Beds/Discharge services Coordinate and oversee the completion of daily patient discharges from the UI Health hospital with the pharmacy team Manage daily and monthly data collection to provide departmental statistics and operational performance information for analysis Engage actively in all hospital discharge planning and participate in all discharge initiatives scheduled hospital-wide Promote the Discharge Pharmacy Services program to all staff and patients as appropriate Provide DPS in-services and/or mentoring support to pharmacy technicians, externs, students, and residents as needed Contribute to and support all quality improvement initiatives and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements Evaluate the Pharmacy Technician training program and ensure 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 Associate Director or designee in performance evaluation feedback for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs annually, if applicable Provide feedback to the Associate 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 Operations Determine patient eligibility for the Discharge Prescription Service Check for accurate prescription insurance information or obtain information from patient, family member or other sources Input and update all prescription insurance information into the computer system as required Alert the Medication Assistance Program (MAP) of potential new patient referral for patients without prescription insurance Notify the clinical teams of medication issues (i.e. prior authorization, formulary changes required) in a timely manner to ensure medication coverage at discharge Assist with prescription reimbursement/billing issues of discharge patients Understand the current prescription contracts accepted at UI Health Pharmacies Understand participating pharmacy agreements with third parties Understand reimbursement policies and patterns for pharmacy claims with third parties such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Medicaid Work with third party payers and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) to obtain prior authorizations Work with third party insurance carriers, pharmacy and fiscal departments to resolve complex prescriptions situations Dispensing: Coordinate with designated clinical staff for discharge counseling and delivery of prescriptions to the patient's bedside or via the pneumatic tube system Assist pharmacy operations with intake, filling, and dispensing of medications within the pharmacy 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 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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