Pharmacy Tech

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking an entry‑level Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist in daily operations. The role focuses on processing prescriptions, inventory management, and delivering courteous customer service in a Retail setting.

The position is full-time with day shifts, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to advance within Prime Healthcare Services.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred
• PTCB certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• State license/registration required where applicable
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent training preferred
• 340B program experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in daily pharmacy operations.
• Support prescription processing, inventory management and customer service in Retail areas.

Skills

Prescription processing

Inventory management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

PTCB certification

State license/registration

High school diploma

ASHP/approved training

340B program experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Assists the Pharmacist, under his or her supervision, in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.

For Retail areas, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications. The role involves handling day-to-day tasks such as processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service. This entry-level position serves as a stepping stone to more advanced pharmacy technician roles.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred
2. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy)
3. State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
4. High school diploma or equivalent
5. Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred
6. 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.18 to $26.34. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf