JobsAdvocate Health

Pharmacy Technician I - 20hrs/wk - Rotating AM/PM

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

Apply at Advocate Health

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught an error before a medication reached a patient. What did you notice and what did you do next?

attention to detail and willingness to speak up, since techs are often the last check before a pharmacist verifies

This role rotates between morning shifts, evening shifts, and weekends. How have you handled a schedule like that in the past, and what helps you stay sharp on a 6 a.m. or a 10 p.m. shift?

realistic self-awareness about fatigue and reliability across a rotating schedule

Tell me about a time you had to work closely with another department, like nursing or a lab, to get something done. What made that collaboration work or not work?

ability to function across the matrixed hospital structure the posting mentions

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new system or process quickly, like pharmacy software or a billing workflow. How did you approach it?

adaptability, since the role involves data entry, insurance verification, and third-party billing they'll need to pick up

Technical

Walk me through how you would prepare and label a dose of a hazardous drug, from pulling the order to handing it off.

whether the candidate actually knows the safe handling and labeling steps for hazardous medications, not just that they've heard of them

How do you document the removal, stocking, and wasting of a controlled substance, and what would make you stop and flag something to a pharmacist?

real familiarity with controlled substance tracking and diversion awareness, which is heavily regulated

What's your experience with nonsterile compounding under USP standards, and can you walk me through a specific preparation you've made?

hands-on compounding competence and knowledge of the governing standards

How would you go about inspecting a medication storage area, and what specifically are you checking for?

whether they understand storage compliance, not just that they know it's a task

How do you make sure you're delivering age-appropriate care, say the difference in handling a pediatric dose versus an adult dose?

awareness that patient population varies and dosing or handling attention needs to adjust accordingly

Situational

Say you're doing IV admixture and you notice the hood hasn't been certified recently, or something feels off with your aseptic setup. What do you do?

judgment about when to stop sterile compounding rather than push through to meet volume

A nurse calls the pharmacy upset because a medication is late. How do you handle that call while still following proper phone and documentation procedure?

composure and communication skills under pressure with a demanding caller

You finish your assigned work with time left in the shift. What do you do?

initiative and whether they default to being helpful versus idle

If you were training a new technician on the floor, how would you explain the workflow for getting a medication from order to patient?

clarity of thinking and whether they could eventually take on the training responsibility mentioned in the posting

Are you comfortable driving an Advocate-owned vehicle to deliver medications between locations, and have you done delivery driving as part of a job before?

confirming they meet a specific job requirement most candidates wouldn't expect from a pharmacy tech posting

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Advocate Health from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 38410 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Pharmacy Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: AM Shifts: 0600-1430 or 0630-1500 PM Shifts: 1330-2200 or 1400-2230 Overnight: As needed per department needs Rotating AM/PM Shifts Rotating Weekends Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 Major Responsibilities   • ​​Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications   • Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances    • Assists with medication distribution tasks    • Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette   • Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking    • Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable  • Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable  • Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable     • Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies    • Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level   • Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned  • May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services    • May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level   • Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards  • Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments    • Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering  • Develop competence in third-party billing functions   • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  • May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable   • Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department  Minimum Job Requirements  Education • High School Diploma or GED equivalent   Certification / Registration / License  • Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements   • M ust receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board ( CPhT ) or National  Healthcareer  Association ( ExCPT )   w ithin  18 months  from start date , or  sooner if in  more stringent in state   Experience • No work experience required  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   • Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.   • Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.   • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.   • Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.   • Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.   • Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders   • Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material  • Must have functional vision, touch and hearing  • Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively   • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure   • Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes  • Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job  • Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations  • This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.  This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Apply at Advocate Health

Related jobs

Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute Care and Emergency

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Medical Assistant (MA)/LPN - OB/GYN

Advocate Health · Franklin, WI

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine - Full Time

Advocate Health · Summit, WI

Posted Sep 19 · Verified Sep 20

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orland Park

Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20

GI Scheduler

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20

Supervisor Clinical Physician Practice (Orland Park)

Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL

Posted Sep 18 · Verified Sep 20