Pharmacy Technician | Oak Park, Illinois

A pharmacy technician role is available in an outpatient pharmacy setting designed for candidates with at least one year of pharmacy technician experience and hospital outpatient pharmacy exposure. This contract-to-hire position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., supporting a collaborative healthcare environment utilizing the Pioneer RX computer system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process medication orders and prescriptions, ensuring proper packaging and dispensing of pre-manufactured dosage forms.
• Utilize system techniques for storage, preparation, and dispensing of medicinal agents according to health system policies, including cart fill, unit dose distribution, medication labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and inventory purchasing.
• Support pharmacists in educating patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Assist with retrieving precise and timely drug information as needed.
• Collect and evaluate patient-specific data to help pharmacists monitor and adjust pharmacotherapy, including screening for IV to oral conversions, renal dosing adjustments, allergies, and non-formulary prescribing.
• Obtain clinical pharmacokinetic data such as creatinine clearance calculations to aid in designing effective and safe medication regimens.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience in a hospital outpatient pharmacy environment.
• Proficiency with pharmacy insurance claims.
• Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license.

Location: Oak Park, IL

This opportunity offers the chance to apply your technical skills in a dynamic outpatient setting with the potential to transition from contract to a permanent role. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe medication management are essential for success.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and take the next step in advancing their pharmacy technician career within a supportive healthcare environment.

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.