Pharmacy Tech | Des Plaines, Illinois

This opportunity is for a skilled Pharmacy Technician working within an outpatient pharmacy environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care. You will operate during daytime hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, utilizing the Pioneer RX computer system. This contract-to-hire role offers a path toward permanent employment while gaining valuable hospital outpatient pharmacy experience.


Responsibilities include accurately processing medication orders and prescriptions, appropriately packaging and dispensing pre-manufactured dosage forms. You will perform essential tasks such as cart fills, unit dose distribution, medication preparation and labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and pharmaceutical purchasing according to health system policies. Assisting pharmacists with education for patients, physicians, and nursing staff, as well as retrieving critical and timely drug information, are integral parts of this position.


You will also collect patient-specific data that supports pharmacists in designing and monitoring patient pharmacotherapy plans. This involves screening for IV to oral conversions, renal dosing adjustments, allergies, and non-formulary prescribing. Additionally, obtaining clinical pharmacokinetic data, including the calculation of creatinine clearance for appropriate patients, forms part of your duties.


Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician
• Prior hospital outpatient pharmacy experience
• Familiarity with pharmacy insurance claims processes
• Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license

Location: Des Plaines, IL
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM


This role provides a supportive work environment with a clear focus on patient care and professional development. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to advance your pharmacy technician career in an outpatient hospital setting, submit your application today to be considered for this contract-to-hire position.


Compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $26.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.