Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Oak Park, IL

A Pharmacy Technician is a frontline figure in the pharmacy industry, responsible for a variety of tasks to assist the pharmacist and ensure the efficient operation of the pharmacy. They are often involved in receiving and verifying prescriptions, preparing and dispensing medications, maintaining patient records, and performing inventory checks. Additionally, Pharmacy Technicians must be capable of providing excellent customer service as they frequently interact with patients, answering their questions and providing information about their prescriptions. They also liaise with healthcare providers and insurance companies to manage and resolve any issues related to prescriptions.

Although specific requirements can vary by state, most Pharmacy Technicians should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and many employers prefer candidates who have completed a post-secondary education program in pharmacy technology. They must also possess certain important skills, such as attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask. Many states require Pharmacy Technicians to be certified, which generally involves passing an exam, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Before becoming a Pharmacy Technician, individuals may have held roles such as a pharmacy clerk, customer service associate, or medical assistant, thus gaining valuable experience in the healthcare industry.

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Lead Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

  • Humboldt Park Health
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Qualifications: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) credential required 1+ year(s) of inpatient experience High School diploma or equivalent Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred...

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Pharmacy Technician - Full Time

  • Humboldt Park Health
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Requirements: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) credential required or exempt from certification if the student is currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy....

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Pharmacy Tech Specialist: Medication History Advocate Health Good Samaritan

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Downers Grove, IL (13 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (13 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

roles when workload dictates Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements Certification through Pharmacy...

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Pharmacy Technician

  • CVS Health
  • Hodgkins, IL (8 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hodgkins, IL (8 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager....

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Pharmacy Technician II (Floater) - Pharmacy Practice, Retzky College of Pharmacy

  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

setting Experience working in a fast-paced pharmacy environment with demonstrated reliability and consistency Non-sterile and sterile compounding experience Bilingual English/Spanish To Apply: For...

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Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

  • Walgreens
  • Hammond, IN (22 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hammond, IN (22 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

you need to prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician....

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Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

  • Walgreens
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities....

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Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (2 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Maywood, IL (2 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

field preferred Current IL licensure as a Pharmacy Tech Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification validated by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT validated by the...

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Float Pharmacy Technician

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Wheaton, IL (16 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Wheaton, IL (16 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Illinois National Pharmacy Technician Certification 6+ months of Pharmacy Technician experience Ability to...

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Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services Spec.

  • IV Solutions, a Singlepoint Healthcare Company
  • Wood Dale, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (10 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

We're looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) who's ready to make an impact every day....

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Pharm Technician/22/PHM020

  • Burr Ridge, IL (12 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (12 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Skills Active Pharmacy Technician license issued by the Illinois Board of Pharmacy. National Certified Pharmacy Technician credential. High school diploma or GED....

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Pharmacy Technician-Certified

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Mettawa, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mettawa, IL (24 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Pharmacy Technician III-Central Operations, Full-time Rotating Shifts

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008....

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Pharmacy Tech-IV Specialist

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (7 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois. Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)....

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Pharmacy Tech Full Time Rotating Shifts

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (2 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Maywood, IL (2 miles from Oak Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

field preferred Current IL licensure as a Pharmacy Tech Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification validated by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT validated by the...

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Demographic Data for Oak Park, IL

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Salary for Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Oak Park, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacy Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacy Technicians in Oak Park, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.7%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Doctorate Degree
12.6%
Master's Degree
6.0%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacy Technicians in Oak Park, IL
Less than 1 year
42.3%
None
38.7%
2-4 years
10.9%
1-2 years
8.1%


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