
Pharmacy Technician
Aurora, ILFull-time$18.18–26.34/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist, under supervision, with daily pharmacy operations. In retail areas, the technician helps prepare and distribute medications, process prescriptions, manage inventory, and provide customer service. The posting describes this as an entry-level position and notes that it can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced pharmacy technician roles.
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Overview
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule:Full-Time, Days & Evenings
Facility: Mercy Medical Center
Location: 1325 N Highland, Aurora, Illinois 60506
Compensation Range:$18.18 to $26.34
Why Join Mercy Medical Center?
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Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
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Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
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Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.
Interview Process:
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Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
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One interview with quick decision‑making
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Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
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Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!
Responsibilities
Assists the Pharmacist, under his or her supervision, in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.
For Retail areas, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications. The role involves handling day-to-day tasks such as processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service. This entry-level position serves as a stepping stone to more advanced pharmacy technician roles.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred2. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy)3. State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations)4. High school diploma or equivalent5. Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred6. 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)
Pay Transparency
Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.18 to $26.34. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf
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FacilityMercy Medical Center
LocationUS-IL-Aurora
ID2026-290187
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftVariable
Job TypeNon-Exempt
How this job compares
Set against the 13,429 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18.18–26.34/hr
- Illinois median$17–27/hr600 hourly ranges
- US median$18–28/hr10,757 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $22.26/hr, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 621 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Illinois and 13,429 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Walgreens220 open
- Walmart117 open
- CVS Health96 open
- Experience
- Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,653 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,539 of the 13,429 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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