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Medication History Lead Pharmacy Technician

Ascension Health

Elk Grove Village, ILFull-time$26–36.25/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$26–36.25/hr
Location
Elk Grove Village, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Illinois Pharmacy Technician Credential, requiredPTCB Or NHA Pharmacy Technician Credential, required

Job overview

The Medication History Lead Pharmacy Technician leads pharmacy services staff in daily operations and serves as a subject matter expert and resource to pharmacists, clinical leadership, and cross-site pharmacy teams. The role coordinates shift activities, oversees technician performance, supports compliance and problem-solving, and contributes to hiring, training, staff development, and performance evaluation. The position is full-time with a rotating shift at Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff Leadership, nice to haveShift Coordination, nice to havePerformance Oversight, nice to havePolicy Compliance, nice to haveStaff Development, nice to have

Qualifications

Illinois Pharmacy Technician Credential, requiredPTCB or NHA Pharmacy Technician Credential, requiredHigh School+2 Yrs, Associate's+1 Yr, or 5 Yrs, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

  • Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers

  • Department: Pharmacy

  • Schedule: Rotating shift l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Lead pharmacy services staff in daily operations, serving as a subject matter expert and resource to pharmacists, clinical leadership, and cross-site pharmacy teams.

  • Coordinate shift activities by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work; oversee pharmacy technician performance; and address scheduling and operational issues as needed.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures by monitoring adherence, reporting findings, and supporting departmental problem-solving initiatives.

  • Contribute to workforce development by providing input on hiring, training, staff development, and performance evaluation, and by supporting specialty projects as assigned by Pharmacy Management.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained 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's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 26.00

Max Salary 36.25

How this job compares

Set against the 13,431 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26–36.25/hr
  • Illinois median$17–27/hr606 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–28/hr10,761 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $31.13/hr, is 41% above the Illinois median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 627 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Illinois and 13,431 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,657 postings).
Education
167 of the 13,431 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree 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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