Pharmacy Alternatives·DuPage County, Illinois
Fill and package medications for long-term care clients while maintaining accurate labeling and inventory records. Perform specialized tasks including non-sterile compounding, IV mixing, and operating automated dispensing machines.
How YOU will benefit: Supportive team with room to work independently Ongoing training and career growth Advancement opportunities in a growing company Referral bonuses We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible) As a Pharmacy Technician you will: Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery. Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels. Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.). Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels. Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications. Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction). Communicate professionally with internal and external customers. Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff. Perform specialized tasks such as: Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room. Operating automated machines to prepack medications. Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment. Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow). Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.
Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Pharmacy Technician license as required by state Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology. Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications. Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.
Long Term Care pharmacy experience. *Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day About our Line of Business Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. Our state-of-the-art approach includes packaging technology specially designed for the population we serve and electronic medication management that helps people live their best lives. For more information, please visit www.pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Requires a high school diploma and a valid state Pharmacy Technician license. Candidates should have experience in a pharmacy setting and proficiency in medical terminology and computer operations.
Market context
Pharmacy technician openings in Illinois are generally tied to ongoing medication dispensing and IV preparation needs, so employers often look for candidates with hands-on pharmacy support experience. This role can be competitive because the posted requirements include a high school diploma or GED, IV experience or equivalent training, and possibly a pharmacy technician license and CPR certification depending on duties and state rules. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your IV background and Illinois licensure details before applying.
