Certified Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under general supervision. Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. May assist in orienting and training employees.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, responsible for filling and finalizing orders, including sterile compounding, prior to final verification. Also facilitating the shipment or delivery of medications to patients and providers.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Prepare medication orders for final review by a pharmacist

• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order, along with accurate record retention and documentation

• Maintain the compounding area and equipment, including routine cleaning

• Assist in maintaining federal, state and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)

• Perform IV admixtures, sterility testing, and quality control in accordance with policy, maintain appropriate documentation

• Prepare sterile parenteral compounds following appropriate protocol and aseptic technique, obtaining required checks by pharmacists

• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor

• Prepare refrigerated and non-refrigerated shipments for UPS and FedEx daily

• Assist in preparation of packaging for shipments

• Order, receive, and store medications/supplies while ensuring appropriate stocking levels in pharmacy

• Perform physical inventories according to P&Ps

• Maintain and track DME and other equipment including cleaning and calibration activities

• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, education programs, and department/branch meetings

• Maintain a professional and clean appearance in pharmacy always

• May assist in orienting and training new employees

• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts.

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED

• Preferred: Pharmacy Technician or related certification (some states require a pharmacy technician certificate or license/registration)

• Current CPR certification if involved with direct patient care

Experience:

• Experience in a customer service related field

• 3-6 months’ experience as a pharmacy technician, IV infusion experience/education is preferred

Job Skill Requirements:

• Limited lifting up to 40 pounds

• Broad knowledge of medications, physician orders, and pharmacy systems

• Strong communication skills

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Excellent organization skills

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills

Behavioral Traits Required:

• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with

• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities

• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, nights and weekends, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work

• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences

• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm

• Customer Service: Must provide superior customer service (for AristaCare customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately

• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits

• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams

Compensation

$21-22.25 per hour.

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience, and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

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Job Locations US-IL-Hoffman Estates

Posted Date 1 month ago (8/18/2026 2:36 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-16086

# of Openings 1

Category Healthcare

Location : Location US-IL-Hoffman Estates