Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph

Department: Pharmacy Services

Schedule: Rotating Shifts | PRN

Salary range: $25.00 - $26.00 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

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

Perform specialty pharmacy technician duties, including medication history, purchasing, inventory management, nuclear pharmacy support, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) coordination.

Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems; prepare specialty pharmacy orders and manage related inventory.

Repackage bulk medications and receive, inspect, and store incoming pharmaceutical supplies.

Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and healthcare professionals by providing accurate and timely information.

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.

Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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