Pharmacy Technician II - Pharmacy Practice, Retzky College of Pharmacy

Hiring Department
:
Pharmacy Practice

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1035978

FTE
: 1

Work Schedule
:
Monday - Friday, 8AM - 6PM

Shift
:
Days

# of Positions
: 1

Workplace Type
:
On-site

Posting Close Date
:
January 26, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $27.54 - 29.22/ Hourly Rate

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s 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 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.

• Basic pharmaceutical compounding skills (sterile and non-sterile)
• Understanding and acting in accordance with the laws pertaining to confidentiality
• Navigating complex processes and systems
• Assisting in maintaining an efficient workflow
• Filling prescriptions, maintaining inventory, cash register/point of sale transactions
• Entering prescription orders into a computerized system
• Providing excellent customer service to all
• Filling outpatient prescriptions
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

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

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