Senior Pharmacy Technician

We Are Hiring

Location: Hoffman Estates, ILFacility: Ascension Saint AlexiusDepartment: PharmacySchedule: Rotating Shifts | Part-timeSalary range: $34.30 - $33.87 per hour  

What You Will Do

• Perform advanced pharmacy technician functions, supporting pharmacists through clinical data collection and participation in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate special projects while overseeing auditing processes, barcode verification, controlled substance management, and billing operations, including LTC billing and Medicare Part D claim adjudication.

• Serve as a technical resource for pharmacy automation and technology, including IV workflow systems, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, robotics, and compounding operations; provide troubleshooting and advanced cross-training.

• Support regulatory compliance, inventory control, and drug shortage management; may function as a pharmacist extender and provide operational support across care delivery areas.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.