PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 44787 

Opening Date: 02/18/2025
 Closing Date/Time: 03/03/2025​
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - 32011 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $3,750 - $4,862 per month ($45,000 - $58,344 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 44787

 

 

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Position Overview

The Office of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician located in Chicago, Illinois. Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, fills medication orders and packages unit dose medications. Enters medication orders into the computer system, fills orders for medications and supplies, transports medication to recipient units, retrieves orders, and restocks automated medication machines. Keeps stock records and inventories of medication and supplies. Keeps work area clean.

Essential Functions

• Performs services on behalf of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and Office of of Pharmacy and Clinical Support Services.
• Enters medication orders into IDHS computer system and records/logs issuing of controlled substances.
• Delivers medications to recipient units or to transport vehicles.
• Performs stockkeeping and inventory functions.
• Performs routine inspections on medication rooms for unlabeled, unused, or expired drugs.
• Attends and actively participates in mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years’ of high school.
• Requires Illinois registration as a registered certified pharmacy technician.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to lift and carry medication containers and supplies weighing up to 50lbs for an extended period.
• Requires ability to utilize computer equipment and learn data entry necessary for pharm