Pharmacy Technician II - Evenings
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists with dispensing and filling prescriptions, including entering and filing prescriptions, ordering prescription and over-the-counter items, contacting third-party insurance providers, and supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations. The role also involves checking in and putting away orders, as well as completing end-of-day closing and deposit procedures. The technician prepares, fills, and labels medications for final pharmacist authorization; prepares unit doses according to refill lists and fills automated medication stations; conducts scheduled rounds to nursing units and prepares medications for transportation; and performs pharmacy-related tasks to maintain efficiency and organization. The position also supports inventory maintenance for prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with evening hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The role is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and does not require travel.
Requirements
- High school general studies or a diploma or vocational degree in general studies.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician enrolled in a first professional degree program in pharmacy at a school or college of pharmacy, or a department of pharmacy at a university.
- Current State of Illinois Registered Pharmacy Technician license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Nice To Haves
- One year of technician trainee experience in a hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, fill, and label medications for final dispensing authorization by pharmacists.
- Accurately prepare unit doses according to refill lists for pharmacist authorization and fill automated medication stations in a timely manner.
- Conduct scheduled rounds to nursing units and prepare medications for transportation rounds.
- Perform pharmacy-related tasks to maintain pharmacy efficiency and organization.
- Assist with maintaining inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies.
- Enter and file prescriptions, order medications and over-the-counter items, contact third-party insurance providers, and assist with day-to-day pharmacy operations.
- Check in and put away prescription and over-the-counter orders.
- Complete end-of-day closing and deposit procedures.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Various medical, dental, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking at designated locations.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
