Pharmacy Technician - Long Term Care

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Pharmacy Technician - Long Term Care

Requisition number: 2380201 Job category: Pharmacy Primary location: Burr Ridge, Illinois Date posted: 08/24/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No

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Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation"s leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. Be part of our team that"s dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Pharmacy Floor Technician picks, labels, scans and otherwise prepares the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist.

This position operates in a long-term care pharmacy . This role may use standard office and/or pharmacy equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, rolling carts, fax machines and etc. A large portion of work shall be performed in the long-term care facility where the noise may be loud.

Address: 281 Shore DR, Units C and D, Burr Ridge, IL

Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Rotating weekends - 10:00 am - 6:30 PM

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Fills daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Assists in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure
• Assist in prepacking frequently ordered medications, label and store, as needed during low volume times
• Packages materials and products manually
• Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks)
• Applies labels to blistercards or artromick boxes then scans product for accuracy check
• Alerts pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly
• Maintains designated workstation areas and replenishes all stock supplies needed
• Responsible to ensure all crushed/dropped medication(s) are properly segregated for destruction or disposal as RCRA hazardous waste or non-RCRA waste in accordance with applicable USEPA and State waste regulations
• Responsble to ensure all P-waste containers/packaging are disposed of in the RCRA Hazardous waste bin in accordance with applicable USEPA and State waste regulations
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
• Overtime, holidays and weekends may be required and/or expected
• Complies with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration Skills
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Discretion
• Performance Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Technical Capacity

You"ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in Illinois or registration should be in the process
• Ability to stand for a full shift with intermittent breaks

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Complete RCRA training regarding handling and disposing of hazardous waste within 180 days of hire and annually thereafter. Training is assigned by Human Resources and will be completed on the Healthicity website.
• 1+ years of Long Term Care or Retail pharmacy experience but not necessary

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you"ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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