Pharmacy Technician I - IP

NorthShore

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 25,485 - 39,509

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to join the Evanston Hospital team in Evanston, IL. The role supports pharmacists by dispensing prescriptions, entering data, and aiding daily operations.

This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician license, a high school diploma, and a CPhT certification within two years of hire.

Qualifications

Experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred.
Customer service and communication skills are important for patient interactions.
Ability to enter prescriptions, check orders, and assist pharmacists efficiently.

Responsibilities

Prepare, fill and label medications for dispensing by Pharmacists.
Assemble unit doses and manage automated medication station.
Conduct rounds to nursing units and prepare medications for transportation rounds.
Support pharmacy operations and maintain inventory of RX/OTC items.
Assist in receiving orders and completing end-of-day procedures.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Hospital setting

Retail experience beneficial

Education

Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician license

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required within 2 years

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$18.50 - $28.68 – The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position: Pharmacy Technician I
Location: Evanston Hospital
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating schedule, weekend & rotating holidays

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in dispensing and filling prescriptions. The Pharmacy Technician duties include, but are not limited to, entering prescriptions in the computer, filing prescriptions, ordering medications and over the counter items, calling third party insurance providers, and aiding the pharmacist in the day-to-day operations. The Pharmacy Technician I is also responsible for checking in orders, putting orders away (OTC, and RX), and completing end of day closing and deposit procedures.

What you will do

Prepares, fills and labels medications for final dispensing authorization by the Pharmacists.
Prepares the unit dose accurately according to the refill list, for Pharmacists final authorization and fill the automated medication station in timely manner.
Conducts rounds to nursing units according to schedule and prepares medications for transportation rounds.
Performs various pharmacy-related tasks to help maintain pharmacy efficiency and organization.
Assist in maintenance of pharmacy inventory of supplies and medications, (RX and OTC)

What you will need

License: Current Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician required
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred; certification required within two years of hire
Experience: Prior technician experience or hospital experience preferred. Retail experience preferred for retail positions

Benefits