Lead Pharmacy Technician

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Department/Speciality: Pharmacotherapy Clinic
• Schedule: DayShifts, Full Time
• Salary: $26.00 - $36.25 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead pharmacy services staff in daily operations, serving as a subject matter expert and resource to pharmacists, clinical leadership, and cross-site pharmacy teams.
• Coordinate shift activities by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work; oversee pharmacy technician performance; and address scheduling and operational issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures by monitoring adherence, reporting findings, and supporting departmental problem-solving initiatives.
• Contribute to workforce development by providing input on hiring, training, staff development, and performance evaluation, and by supporting specialty projects as assigned by Pharmacy Management.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• This technician position will support an embedded specialty pharmacist working in a pediatric specialty office.
• Fully remote position. Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM. No evenings, weekends or holidays.

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy services staff in daily operations, serving as a subject matter expert and resource to pharmacists, clinical leadership, and cross-site pharmacy teams.
• Coordinate shift activities by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work; oversee pharmacy technician performance; and address scheduling and operational issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures by monitoring adherence, reporting findings, and supporting departmental problem-solving initiatives.
• Contribute to workforce development by providing input on hiring, training, staff development, and performance evaluation, and by supporting specialty projects as assigned by Pharmacy Management.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.