Pharmacy Technician in Evanston, IL

A healthcare facility is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to support their outpatient pharmacy operations in Evanston, IL. This contract-to-hire position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing a consistent daytime shift within a collaborative clinical environment. The role utilizes the Pioneer RX computer system to manage medication dispensing and related pharmacy functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process medication orders and prescriptions accurately, packaging and dispensing pre-manufactured dosage forms.
• Operate systems for medication storage, preparation, and dispensing in accordance with health system policies, including cart fill, unit-dose distribution, medication labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and purchasing.
• Assist pharmacists with patient, physician, and nursing education efforts.
• Retrieve timely and relevant drug information to support pharmacy services.
• Collect patient-specific data to aid pharmacists in designing and monitoring pharmacotherapy, including screening for IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustments, allergies, and non-formulary prescribing.
• Obtain and analyze clinical pharmacokinetic data, such as calculating creatinine clearance, to optimize medication regimens.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacy technician experience, preferably in a hospital outpatient setting.
• Familiarity with pharmacy insurance claims procedures.
• Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license.
• Proficiency in using Pioneer RX or similar pharmacy computer systems.

Location: Evanston, IL
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Type: Contract to Hire

This opportunity is ideal for a pharmacy technician seeking a professional role within an outpatient clinical pharmacy environment, with potential for permanent placement. Candidates who meet the qualifications and enjoy working in a patient-focused setting are encouraged to apply to advance their pharmacy career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $26.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.