Overnight Pharmacy Technician

Symbria • Woodridge, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Symbria Rx Services is seeking a full-time Automation Pharmacy Technician for its pharmacy in Woodridge, Illinois. The position assists pharmacists with preparing medications for distribution to long-term-care communities based on physician orders, following departmental policies and pharmacy standards. Automation Pharmacy Technicians support automated pharmacy workflows that help pharmacists focus on clinical care.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, overnight, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The technician operates, maintains, and troubleshoots automated packaging systems; manages medication inventory and consumables; performs quality checks; organizes medication strips according to client specifications; and helps meet scheduled medication-delivery deadlines.

Symbria describes itself as a 100% employee-owned healthcare provider serving post-acute and senior-living communities through pharmacy, rehabilitation, and well-being operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic, with the ability to write clearly and legibly.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• General computer knowledge, including Windows applications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as operational needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy experience; one year minimum.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist(s) on duty as the primary responsibility, prioritizing those duties.
• Fill orders accurately and efficiently, in a timely manner, under pharmacist supervision.
• Develop knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures and comply with them.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pharmacy automated packaging systems.
• Manage inventory, restock medications, monitor system usage, and recommend items or formulary adjustments within automated packaging systems.
• Perform quality assurance checks on medication strips and correct machine or user errors.
• Organize medication strips for clients’ communities according to their specifications.
• Monitor and maintain consumables for automated packaging systems.
• Meet daily deadlines for scheduled medication deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacists or managers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay aligned with market guidelines.
• Full benefits package, including generous paid time off plans.
• Professional liability coverage.
• 100% employer-funded ESOP retirement plan.
• 401(k) and Roth(k) plans.
• Continuing education.
• Credit union membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED