Pharmacy Technician – Retail

Carle Health

. Assist pharmacists under direct supervision in providing pharmaceutical care .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmaceutical care, including prescription filling, compounding, and accurate data entry into pharmacy systems. Capable of maintaining inventory, facilitating insurance inquiries, and participating in quality assurance initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical CarePrescription FillingData EntryInventory ManagementCertified Pharmacy Technician Certification

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Hard Skills

Prescription CompoundingMedication ReconstitutionPrescription LabelingCalculations for Prescription InputPoint-of-Sale Equipment UsagePill Counter OperationInsurance ReversalsPrior AuthorizationsQuality Assurance MonitoringData Collection and Analysis

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Pharmacy Computer SystemVendor Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Pharmacy TechnicianCertified Pharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmacyMedication ManagementInventory ControlIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist pharmacists under direct supervision in providing pharmaceutical care
Fill, compound, reconstitute, and label prescriptions
Accurately enter patient and medication information into the pharmacy computer system
Perform calculations for prescription input and dispensing
Identify patients according to protocol and facilitate pharmacist counseling before transactions
Prioritize prescription workflow and initial prescription labels
Maintain drug and supply inventory
Remove expired medications, rotate stock, and clean and organize assigned areas
Perform prescription returns and insurance reversals
Respond to phone inquiries and walk-up service requests
Use point-of-sale equipment, pill counters, and vendor software
Facilitate prior authorizations and advanced insurance/provider inquiries when assigned
Participate in efficiency initiatives, quality assurance monitoring, data collection, and analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Pharmacy Technician certification is not required for student pharmacists or those licensed before 1/1/2008
Certified Pharmacy Technician certification within 2 years of license issue date (Illinois)
Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Weekend and holiday availability required
Ability to work variable scheduling within operating hours: 8am–9pm Monday through Friday and 9am–5:30pm Saturday and Sunday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers