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Pharmacy Technician

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $19.00–$27.55 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your pharmacy experience so far and whether it was retail, hospital or something else.

What they are checking: Whether they understand how hospital pharmacy work differs from retail and are ready for it.

This role is a rotating shift. Tell me about working changing schedules and how you stayed accurate.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay reliable and detail-focused when their hours keep moving.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they report errors honestly, since hiding a pharmacy mistake can harm a patient.

What would you do

You notice a medication in an automated cabinet is in the wrong pocket. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they fix it, report it, and check for related errors instead of quietly moving on.

A pharmacist asks you to do something you're not sure is within a technician's role. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know their scope under state rules and will ask rather than guess.

A nurse calls upset because a medication hasn't arrived on the floor. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay courteous, track the problem down, and loop in the pharmacist when needed.

About the work

Walk me through a dose calculation. If an order is 250 mg and the vial is 500 mg per 5 mL, how much do you draw up?

What they are checking: Whether they can do basic pharmacy math accurately, which the posting names as a core requirement.

What's the difference between a brand and generic name, and why does it matter when you're filling or restocking?

What they are checking: Whether they know enough terminology to avoid mix-ups between look-alike, sound-alike drugs.

How do you handle controlled substances differently from other medications?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the documentation, counts and accountability that state and federal law require.

Are you currently licensed or registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Illinois?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the posting's licensing requirement or know exactly what they need to do.

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The full job description

As published by HSHS.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $27.55 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Under the direct supervision of the registered pharmacist, and according to state and federal laws, performs a variety of tasks according to policies and procedures. The entry-level role requires the ability to perform mathematical calculations, knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology along with an understanding of the pharmacy dispensing responsibilities necessary to comply with state and federal regulations. Position Specifics: o Department: Pharmacy o Core Function: Pharmacy o Schedule: Full time, Rotating Shift o Facility: St. Johns Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Compensation aligned with your experience Education Qualifications • Illinois: At least 16 years of age and is attending or graduated from high school or GED equivalency is required. • Wisconsin: At least 18 years of age and has graduated from high school or GED equivalency is required or enrolled in an approved youth apprenticeship program approved by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Experience Qualifications • 1 year pharmacy experience is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed or registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice is required. IL: May work in a license pending status for up to 60 days. WI: May work in a pending status until registration is approved. • Certified Pharmacy Technician achieved within 12 months of hire or enrolled in Doctorate of Pharmacy Program is preferred. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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