Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Overnight Pharmacy Floor TechnicianJob Description

This overnight Pharmacy Floor Technician role focuses on accurately preparing prescriptions and supporting pharmacy operations in a long-term care specialty pharmacy setting. You work under the supervision of a pharmacist to pick, label, scan, and prepare medications for final verification, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• Pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas, including prepack racks, to fulfill prescription orders.

• Apply labels to blister cards and scan products to verify accuracy before final pharmacist review.

• Alert the pharmacist on duty about any medication or product that does not scan properly or appears inconsistent.

• Assist in processing returned medications and recycle or dispose of them according to established procedures.

• Prepack frequently ordered medications, label, and store them as needed during low-volume times.

• Manually package materials and products to support pharmacy production needs.

• Maintain designated workstation areas in a clean and organized manner and replenish all stock supplies as needed.

• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, to protect patient privacy and maintain regulatory compliance.

• Comply with departmental policies related to safety, attendance, and dress code.

• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required or expected to support pharmacy operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth and efficient pharmacy workflow.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to work at a moderate, consistent speed while maintaining accuracy.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Active and clear Illinois Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, maintained in good standing.

• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or NHA.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician.

• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Capability to comply with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience in a closed-door or long-term care specialty pharmacy environment is preferred but not required.

• Experience working in a long-term care specialty pharmacy setting.

• Ability to adapt to extended hours or schedule changes when needed.

• Strong organizational skills to manage workstation upkeep and inventory replenishment.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with repetitive tasks.

Work Environment

This position is an overnight, 7-on/7-off shift schedule, working from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Wednesday through Tuesday. You may sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day and may sit or stand for 7 to 10 hours per shift. Extended hours may occasionally be required. The role requires finger dexterity to operate office and pharmacy equipment, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, and sufficient visual acuity to read fine print, including close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. You must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The environment is a closed-door pharmacy with a production-focused workflow, where accuracy, safety, and adherence to procedures are essential. A 10% shift differential is added to base pay for hours worked after 5:00 p.m. Departmental policies guide safety, attendance, and dress code to maintain a professional and compliant workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burr Ridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burr Ridge, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burr Ridge,IL.

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