Retail Pharmacy Technician

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician per diem to support pharmacists in daily operations, including prescription processing and customer service.

This entry-level role offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, with opportunities for growth and certification support. Licensure requirements include state license/registration and certification within 6 months where applicable.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred
• 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)
• PTCB or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Or valid Pharmacy Intern Licenses required

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist, under supervision, in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.
• In Retail areas, assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications; handles prescriptions, inventory, and customer service; entry-level role.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASHP-accredited training program

State license/registration (pharmacy technician)

PTCB/NHA certification within 6 months

Job description

Overview

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - Per Diem

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

• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred
• 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable required):

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Or valid Pharmacy Intern Licenses required

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elginoffers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $XX.XX to $XX.XX. 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

Per Diem

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