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Pharmacy Technician

Ascension Health

Elk Grove Village, ILFull-time$22.71–31.66/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$22.71–31.66/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 Tech Credential, required

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician performs specialty pharmacy duties at Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village, including medication history, purchasing, inventory management, nuclear pharmacy support, and Patient Assistance Program coordination. The role also supports automated dispensing systems, prepares specialty pharmacy orders, repackages bulk medications, and handles incoming pharmaceutical supplies. An Illinois pharmacy technician credential is required before hire or transfer; PTCB and National Healthcareer Association credentials are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication History, nice to havePurchasing, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to haveNuclear Pharmacy Support, nice to havePAP Coordination, nice to haveAutomated Dispensing Systems, nice to haveSpecialty Pharmacy Order Preparation, nice to haveMedication Repackaging, nice to havePharmaceutical Supply Handling, nice to have

Qualifications

Illinois Pharmacy Tech Credential, requiredPTCB Pharmacy Tech Credential, nice to haveNHA Pharmacy Tech Credential, nice to haveHigh School Diploma or 1 Year Applicable Experience, required

Benefits

Medical 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

  • Perform specialty pharmacy technician duties, including medication history, purchasing, inventory management, nuclear pharmacy support, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) coordination.

  • Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems; prepare specialty pharmacy orders and manage related inventory.

  • Repackage bulk medications and receive, inspect, and store incoming pharmaceutical supplies.Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and healthcare professionals by providing accurate and timely

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to the hire date or job transfer date required.

  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year 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: 22.71

Max Salary 31.66

How this job compares

Set against the 13,429 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.71–31.66/hr
  • Illinois median$17–27/hr600 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–28/hr10,757 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.19/hr, is 24% above the Illinois median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter 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
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,653 postings).
Education
179 of the 13,429 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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