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Pharmacy Technician - Repackaging/Distribution (Mon-Fri Day shift)

Advocate Health · Arlington Heights, IL

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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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 it reached a patient or a nurse. What tipped you off?

attention to detail and whether the person actually double-checks work rather than just moving fast

This role starts at 5:30 in the morning, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. What does your ability to keep that schedule long term actually look like?

honest fit with the specific shift, since early-morning reliability is a real filter for this posting

Tell me about a time you had to work with a department outside pharmacy, like nursing or procurement, to get something resolved.

the cross-department collaboration this posting specifically flags as important

Tell me about a time your assigned work was done early. What did you do with the extra time?

initiative and whether they seek out additional tasks rather than coast

Describe a time you had to train or explain a process to someone newer than you. How did you make sure it stuck?

ability to support onboarding of other technicians, which the posting lists as a possible duty

Technical

Walk me through how you would accurately select and label a medication for repackaging, from pulling the stock bottle to the final labeled unit.

whether the candidate understands the step by step accuracy checks needed to prevent a mislabeled or wrong-strength medication

What's your understanding of the difference between nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture, and what USP standards apply to each?

basic pharmacy technical knowledge relevant to the job even if this site doesn't require both tasks

How do you handle wasting a controlled substance, and what documentation has to happen alongside it?

specific procedural knowledge of controlled substance handling that this job explicitly calls out

Where are you in the process of getting your CPhT or ExCPT certification, and what's your plan if you haven't started yet?

realistic timeline against the 18-month certification requirement

How comfortable are you with third-party billing and insurance verification tasks, and have you done anything like that before?

current skill level against a duty listed as something to develop on the job

Situational

Say you're repackaging a controlled substance and the count on the shelf doesn't match what's in the system. What do you do right then?

knowledge of controlled substance documentation and whether they escalate discrepancies instead of guessing or fudging numbers

You're checking a storage area during a routine inspection and find medications stored outside the temperature range they should be in. Walk me through what you do next.

whether they know storage policy compliance matters and will act rather than ignore a minor-seeming problem

If you're driving an Advocate-owned vehicle to deliver medication to another site and you hit unexpected traffic that will delay a time-sensitive delivery, what do you do?

judgment and communication skills tied to the delivery driving responsibility listed in the job

A patient calls the pharmacy upset about a delay or a billing issue. How do you handle that call before handing it off?

phone etiquette and de-escalation skills the posting calls out directly

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 38525 Enterprise Pharmacy - Centralized Pharmacy Service Center: Midwest Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F, 0530-1400, no weekends/holidays 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.

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