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Pharmacy Technician
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$39,053 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
- Ready to grow your pharmacy career beyond the counter? Join a fast-paced, high-impact pharmacy operations team where your work directly supports patient care and treatment success. Why You'll Love This Role Competitive pay: $25
- 27 per hour (dependent on years of licensed experience) Flexible scheduling between 7 AM
- 7 PM (1st shift/days) Work in a collaborative, team-driven environment Gain experience in specialty pharmacy & insurance processes Opportunities to expand your skills and take on new challenges Job Responsibilities Accurately process and enter prescriptions into the system Support pharmacists with safe, compliant dispensing practices Communicate with providers and insurance companies to resolve issues Manage patient adherence and medication delivery scheduling Verify insurance coverage and process claims Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient pharmacy operations What You Bring Active Illinois Certified Pharmacy Technician license (required) 3-5+ years of pharmacy experience (specialty, retail, PBM, or similar) Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting Comfortable communicating with patients, providers, and payors Solid computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, pharmacy systems) You'll Be a
Great Fit If You:
Work quickly without sacrificing accuracy Enjoy problem-solving and handling complex cases Are dependable, motivated, and team-oriented Want to grow beyond a traditional retail pharmacy role Work Environment Fully Onsite- Near the Waukegan, Illinois Area Positive mindset
- performance-driven team Supportive culture focused on learning and growth Opportunities for overtime and expanding responsibilities Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Waukegan, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.05
- $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.