Pharmacy Technician – Retail

Carle Health

. Assist pharmacists under direct supervision in providing pharmaceutical care .

Posted 10/27/2026part-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 data entry within pharmacy computer systems. Maintains inventory and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while providing excellent customer service.

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Pharmacy Computer System Data EntryPrescription FillingCompoundingIllinois Certified Pharmacy Technician CertificationInventory Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingCompoundingReconstitutionLabelingCalculationsInventory MaintenancePrescription ReturnsInsurance ReversalsData Entry

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Point-Of-Sale EquipmentPill CountersVendor Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Illinois Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical CareQuality Assurance MonitoringData CollectionEfficiency Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist pharmacists under direct supervision in providing pharmaceutical care
Fill, compound, reconstitute, label, and dispense prescriptions
Accurately enter patient and medication information into the pharmacy computer system
Perform calculations required 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 and rotate stock
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
Recommend or participate in efficiency and department initiatives
Participate in quality assurance monitoring, data collection, and analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Pharmacy Technician not required for student pharmacists or those licensed before 1/1/2008
Illinois Certified Pharmacy Technician certification within 2 years of license issue date
Licensed Pharmacy Technician within 60 days of license application through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Weekend and holiday availability required
Work variable scheduling within operating hours: 8am–9pm Monday through Friday and 9am–5:30pm Saturday and Sunday
Ability to perform prescription filling, compounding, reconstitution, labeling, calculations, inventory maintenance, prescription returns, insurance reversals, and pharmacy computer system data entry
Ability to use point-of-sale equipment, pill counters, and vendor software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
E-Verify participation