Pharmacy Technician
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.71–$25.27 an hour. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $26.30 an hour, the middle half $23.15–$29.24, across 78 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. 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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About the job
Work Schedule
100% FTE, 8 hour shift Monday-Friday, 6:00am-23:00pm, every other weekend, and rotating holidays. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.
Additional components of compensation may include
Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
- No minimum education required.
- High School diploma/GED or presently attending high school. Required
Work Experience
- Retail pharmacy or hospital experience is preferred, in particular in the following areas: unit dose distribution, compounding non-sterile medications, IV admixture including USP<797> and <800>, and automated dispensing machine technology. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Current licensure from the State of Illinois. Candidates without a license may work in this role for 60 days from date of license application through Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Those enrolled in an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy are exempt from certification requirements, but will need to obtain a “Pharmacy Technician- Student Designation” license from IDFPR. Required
- Completion of Pharmacy Technician Certification within two (2) years of date license was first issued. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Northern Illinois benefits
From UW Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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