Certified Pharmacy Technician - Chicago, IL
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $25.87 an hour, the middle half $22.98–$28.97, across 99 jobs that state their pay. Pharmacy technicians employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.43 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Illinois requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician registration (Certified Pharmacy Technician registration is a second tier), from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation.
- Training: For the base registration, a high school diploma or equivalent or proof of current high school enrollment. For the certified registration, graduation from an ACPE or ASHP approved technician training program or 500 hours of documented work experience (1330.220). Pharmacies must train technicians within 6 months of hire (1330.210).
- National certification: Needed only for the Certified Pharmacy Technician registration: pass an NCCA-accredited exam, which the Division says includes the NHA ExCPT and the PTCB PTCE (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1330.220).
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About the job
Local Health is a fast growing, family-oriented group of independent pharmacies looking for a Full Time, up to 40 hours per week, Certified Pharmacy Technician to work at our Harvey Local Health Pharmacy in Chicago, IL.
We are looking for a dependable Certified Pharmacy Technician that will process and fill prescriptions. You will assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations, with technical functions in the pharmacy. Such functions may include measuring, counting, labeling, record keeping, and communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals. Ensures customer satisfaction by handling each customer in a prompt, professional, and friendly manner. We are looking for high energy technicians who are motivated, able to multitask and have excellent customer service skills.
Highly competitive pay rate commensurate with experience. No nights, Sundays, or holidays, and some flexibility in scheduling. Benefits and 401k with a company match, employee discount, and other benefits available. Fulltime positions are offered Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
This position is listed as a "Pharmacy Technician," however we encourage applications from both certified candidates and those who do not have Pharmacy Technician experience. Please note that compensation for non-certified technician candidates will be considered based on experience and training.
Responsibilities
- Follow company policies and procedures including register performance, security issues, and confidentiality
- Greet customers and answer questions
- Receive prescriptions and check their validity
- Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate
- Resolve issues when they arise (e.g. rejected insurance claims)
- Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions
- Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory
- Undertake administrative tasks as assigned
- Comply with all security measures and quality standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Proven experience as pharmacy technician is a plus
- Experience with an online prescription system is a plus
- Knowledge of medication and dosage measurement is a plus
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Reliable with a keen eye for detail
Certified Pharmacy technicians must be nationally certified and registered with the Illinoid Board of Pharmacy. Any person not currently registered with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee must obtain registration prior to commencing employment in an Iowa pharmacy.
From Medicap Pharmacy (GRX Holdings)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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