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Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $16.89–$31.68 an hour · Per diem

Posted May 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The posting says you will learn to become a pharmacy technician under supervision. What made you interested in this work?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest and are likely to stick with training.

Tell me about a time you followed a detailed procedure exactly.

What they are checking: Ability to follow rules carefully, which is the core of pharmacy work.

How do you take detailed phone messages when you are busy?

What they are checking: Clear communication and accuracy in handoffs.

Tell me about a time you worked in a team where you had to take direction from someone.

What they are checking: Whether they work well under supervision and accept feedback.

What would you do

A nurse calls asking about a patient's medication. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.

How would you keep track of inventory so the pharmacy does not run out of important medications?

What they are checking: Organization and attention to stock levels.

What would you do if you thought you made a mistake on an order?

What they are checking: Honesty and immediate reporting, which protect patients.

About the work

Why does accuracy matter so much when filling medication orders?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that small mistakes can seriously hurt a patient.

What do you know about the license or registration you need in Illinois or Wisconsin to work as a pharmacy technician?

What they are checking: Whether they have taken steps to meet state requirements for the role.

What do you know about sterile compounding and why it requires special care?

What they are checking: Basic awareness of contamination risk and clean technique.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Works under direct supervision of pharmacists and other pharmacy staff to learn the skills needed to become a pharmacy technician. • Assists in preparing, stocking and distributing medications. These tasks may also include procuring, measuring, compounding (sterile and non-sterile), counting, and delivering medications. • Fills prescription/medication orders. • Maintains inventory and restocks items in the pharmacy. • Performs administrative tasks such as updating records, keeping the pharmacy clean and organized, and handling billing and insurance documentation. • Responds to the requests of patients and healthcare providers and refer various inquiries to the Pharmacist. • Complies with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy. • Obtains a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department. • Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages. • Demonstrates professionalism in behavior, appearance and interactions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE IL applicants: License is required. WI applicants: Registration is required. OTHER S KILLS AND ABILITIES • Computer competencies • Good interpersonal skills, including both verbal and written communication skills • Good interpretive/analytical skills for medication dosage calculations • Reliable • Attention to detail • Ability to problem solve • Time and task management, prioritizing, and organizational skills • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team • Ensures quality and safety in all work functions LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the employee must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations. SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE: $16.89 - $31.68 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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