Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

We're seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join a patient-focused specialty pharmacy team that helps individuals access life-changing medications. In this role, you'll do more than fill prescriptions. You'll build relationships with patients, support their treatment journeys, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve outcomes.

Why Candidates Love This Opportunity

• $23-$25/hr starting pay
• Hybrid schedule after training (3 days remote, 2 days onsite)
• Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
• Work directly with patients and providers to make a meaningful impact
• Expand your specialty pharmacy experience and knowledge
• Strong team culture focused on patient care and collaboration
• Opportunity for long-term growth and permanent placement
• Gain valuable experience in insurance verification, patient access, specialty medications, and reimbursement support

Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Coordinator / Pharmacy Technician, you'll be a key member of the patient support team, helping ensure patients receive their specialty medications accurately and on time. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating prescription refills and medication shipments with patients and caregivers
• Delivering exceptional customer service and building trusted patient relationships
• Supporting medication adherence and helping patients stay on therapy
• Processing new prescription orders and refill requests
• Verifying insurance coverage, benefits, and payment options
• Documenting patient interactions and treatment-related updates
• Collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, providers, and physician offices
• Tracking shipments, deliveries, and order status updates
• Maintaining accurate patient and prescription records
• Assisting with medication fulfillment and pharmacy operations
• Utilizing pharmacy software systems and Microsoft Excel to support workflows and reporting
• Ensuring patients receive medications and supplies accurately and efficiently

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy technician experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty pharmacy experience
• Prior authorization knowledge
• Patient access, reimbursement, or benefits investigation experience
• Healthcare call center experience
• Experience using pharmacy systems or healthcare technology platforms
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Schedule & Work Environment

Training Period:

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Onsite in the Northwest Chicago suburbs

After Training:

• Monday-Friday
• Schedules between: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Hybrid Schedule: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL. This is a hybrid position in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.