Pharmacy Fill Tech: Precision Prep & Patient Care

LTC PHARMA HLDG LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Career growth potential

Flu vaccines on-site

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Pharmacy Fill Technician to accurately prepare prescriptions, label, scan, and finalize for pharmacist verification, while keeping a clean, compliant workspace.

You will work under a pharmacist, handle daily duties, maintain stock, follow HIPAA, and support 24/7 operations across locations. High school diploma and pharmacy tech license required; LTC setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy technician license/certification required by state regulations.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred, especially long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Pull meds from shelves and storage areas for prescriptions.
• Accurately check final preparation before pharmacist verification.
• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently under supervision.
• Assist in processing returned drugs and recycling as per procedure.
• Pre-pack and label frequently ordered meds; stock as needed.
• Package materials and products manually.
• Follow HIPAA and all regulatory requirements.
• Keep workstation clean and stocked; report scanning issues.
• Adhere to safety, attendance, and dress code policies.
• Overtime/holiday/weekend work may be required.

Skills

Knowledge of brand name/generic meds

English proficiency

Reading & writing ability

Moderate speed work

Ability to work in inclement weather

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Able to lift light loads

Able to work varied shifts

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician license/certification

Previous pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Polaris Pharmacy Services in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Pharmacy Fill Technician to accurately prepare prescriptions, label, scan, and finalize for pharmacist verification, while keeping a clean, compliant workspace.

You will work under a pharmacist, handle daily duties, maintain stock, follow HIPAA, and support 24/7 operations across locations. High school diploma and pharmacy tech license required; LTC setting experience preferred.