Pharmacy Technician

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care & stress management

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Saint Alexius Pharmacy in Hoffman Estates, IL. The role supports IV/chemo prep, order processing, audits, barcode-based QA, and controlled-substance oversight.

You will be a technical resource for automation and IV workflows across carousels and robotics, with opportunities to train staff and onboard new hires. The position requires Illinois Pharmacy Tech licensure and preferred credentials (NHA and PTCB).

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.
• Preferred Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV and chemotherapy admixtures, process order entry, perform peer audits, ensure quality assurance with barcode scanning, and manage controlled substance oversight and billing.
• Serve as technical resource for pharmacy automation technology, including IV workflows, carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounding, and robotics troubleshooting.
• Deliver advanced cross-training for buyers, general staff, retail pharmacy, and the operating room satellite.
• Onboard, train, and mentor new hires across pharmacy operations.

Education

Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

- Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

- Department: Pharmacy

- Schedule: Rotating shift l PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

- Prepare IV and chemotherapy admixtures, process order entry, perform peer audits, ensure quality assurance with barcode scanning, and manage controlled substance oversight and billing.
- Serve as technical resource for pharmacy automation technology, including IV workflows, carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounding, and robotics troubleshooting.
- Deliver advanced cross-training for buyers, general staff, retail pharmacy, and the operating room satellite.
- Onboard, train, and mentor new hires across pharmacy operations.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

- Required Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

- Preferred Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association.
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

- Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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

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 99,000+ 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.

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.