Pharmacy Technician III

Department

38410 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Pharmacy

Full time (40 hours per week). 1st shift:
Monday–Friday, 07:00 am – 3:30 pm, occasional weekend as needed. Salary range: $23.65–$35.50.

• Dispense and deliver medications accurately and timely using automated dispensing and storage devices; troubleshoot dispensing issues.
• Generate and evaluate reports; troubleshoot complex distribution needs, including inventory management and workflow improvements.
• Prepare non‑sterile and sterile products according to USP standards.
• Enter medication orders into the computer system and navigate the electronic medical record to facilitate patient care.
• Address customer and team member concerns, triage phone calls from nurses, physicians, or patients, and resolve issues or hand off appropriately.
• Develop and implement training programs and materials; train pharmacy technicians, students, interns, residents, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Serve as a resource person, role model, and source of expertise for technicians, new team members, nurses, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, performance improvement activities, committees, and shared governance; embrace change and encourage others.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards (controlled substances, USP procedures, DNV requirements).

IL only:
Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student;
Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT;
State of Wisconsin registration. Patient‑facing teammates may also need immunization, BLS, and non‑vaccine injectable certifications as required by state or ACPE.

High School Graduate.

Typically requires 3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy technician position.

• Good mathematics skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequent fine‑motor motion of hands and wrists.
• Lift, carry, or push/pull items up to 35 lb., using proper technique.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders.
• Maintain functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• May be exposed to chemical hazards, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment required.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive compensation, retirement offerings, professional development programs, and more.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, combining Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. The organization serves nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, with a national graduate medical education program of over 2,000 residents and fellows. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates and is recognized for leadership in clinical innovation, patient outcomes, and value‑based care.

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.