About Sinai Chicago

Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.

A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for technical and non-technical routine duties related to the acquisition, storage, and dispensing of medications and related supplies. The technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and pharmacy buyer to complete all duties as required. Primary responsibilities of this position include transferring drug shipment from dock to designated areas. Other functions also include: preparing and dispensing unit dose medications and IV admixtures, medication delivery rounds to nursing units, and medication charge/credits. This work requires repetitive motion, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, lifting heavy objects up to 45 pounds, pushing heavy or bulky carts and at time this job is physically demanding, sometimes for extended periods of time.

This position supports organizational goals and values by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work, respect and cooperation.

Requirements for this role include:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician license
• Prior pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required
• Requires the ability to stand and walk 90% of the time. Requires the ability to reach, and lift up to 45 pounds.
• High performing, dependable
• Ability to work as a team player to accomplish optimal patient care by providing superior pharmaceutical services
• Fast learner

Job Responsibilities include:

• Daily medication therapy collaboration with Pharmacists and Technicians
• Train with advanced technology including:
  • Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets
  • MedCarousel/PACMed
  • DoseEdge
  • KitCheck 
• Receives drugs and stocks shelves in various pharmacy locations
• Delivery of patient specific and stock medications/ fluids
• Triage phone calls from prescribers and nurses
• Serves as back up buyer
• Performs other duties assigned