Pharmacy Technician II - OCC Pharmacy, Retzky College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician II - OCC Pharmacy, Retzky College of Pharmacy

Hiring Department : Pharmacy Practice

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1041352

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date : June 4, 2026

Salary: $27.54 - 29.80/ hourly

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nations preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The OCC Pharmacy Technician II performs technical functions of drug distribution for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services under the direct supervision of licensed Clinical Pharmacists or Pharmacy Technician III and assists Pharmacists/Managers in the supervision of Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Externs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enter, process and prioritize prescription orders using the pharmacys computerized dispensing system.
• Assist in filling and dispensing outpatient prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Complete accurate pharmaceutical calculations required for processing prescriptions.
• Operate point-of-sale systems and perform accurate cash register transactions.
• Fully participate in and support quality improvement initiatives and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Navigate and utilize pharmacy systems and workflows to support organized, efficient and safe daily pharmacy operations.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking, monitoring medication and supply levels and/or ordering, as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to various assignments, the schedule and staffing needs, ability to multi-task, problem solve.
• Provide professional and courteous communications and customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and pharmacy staff.
• Perform non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy regulations.
• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned by pharmacists and/or the Pharmacy Technician III.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Illinois.
2. Any one of the following that equals six (6)months:
3. Successful completion of a formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
OR
4. Work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices.
5. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience as a pharmacy technician.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess the knowledge and capability of navigating 3rd party insurance plans, submitting and processing prior authorizations, and documenting communications with clinical staff into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Strong typing, verbal and written skills
• Previous experience in patient-facing pharmacy settings (i.e. retail or outpatient pharmacy)
• Bilingual Spanish Speaker

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button , please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. Youmay upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.