Pharmacy Technician

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Rotating Shift l Part-time
• Salary range: $22.71 - $31.66 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: 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

Perform activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services. Perform specialized areas as medicine history, buyer and other inventory related areas, nuclear, and PAP as a pharmacy technician.

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing system.
• Prepare orders and maintains inventory for the specialty pharmacy areas.
• Repackage bulk medications.
• Receive and store incoming supplies.
• Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary 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 with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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 with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.