Manager Pharmacy Techs

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: POB Pharmacy

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job‑related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

The Manager, Pharmacy Techs, under the direction of the System Pharmacy Director, Community and Home Delivery Pharmacy Services, provides operational leadership for pharmacy technicians across multiple Rush community (retail) pharmacy locations. This role plays a key part in shaping and executing service enhancements that expand access to pharmacy care and meet the evolving needs of Rush patients through contemporary pharmacy practice and innovative care delivery models.

• Four years of experience as a certified pharmacy technician.
• Valid State of Illinois pharmacy technician license.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Must possess good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Dependable attendance and job performance.
• Use of Telephone, computer systems, laminar airflow hoods, packaging and compounding equipment, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment as necessary.

• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents and blood borne pathogens.

• Provides operational leadership for pharmacy technicians across multiple Rush community (retail) pharmacy locations to ensure safe, efficient, and patient‑centered pharmacy services.
• Leads technician staffing, scheduling, workforce planning, and daily operations to support evolving patient care needs and maintain appropriate service levels across all locations.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, onboards, develops, and evaluates pharmacy technicians while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Designs, coordinates, and oversees technician orientation, training, competency assessment, and annual performance evaluations to ensure standardized practices and consistent performance across the community pharmacy network.
• Administers performance improvement and corrective action processes in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
• Partners with pharmacy leadership to develop, implement, and optimize new pharmacy services, workflows, and contemporary care delivery models that improve patient access, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identifies opportunities for workflow standardization, operational improvement, and technology optimization to support the continued growth of community pharmacy services.
• Fosters effective communication and collaboration among pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy leadership, and interdisciplinary partners to promote teamwork and exceptional patient care.
• Oversees technician staffing assignments and adjusts schedules to meet fluctuating workload demands while maintaining operational continuity. Maintains proficiency in pharmacy technician responsibilities and serves as an operational resource when…