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Pharmacy Technician

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Chicago, IL · $19.52–$33.46 an hour · Full time

Posted May 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a patient.

What they are checking: Whether they are alert and willing to stop and question something that looks wrong.

How do you stay organized when several orders come in at once?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize urgent orders and keep accuracy high under pressure.

How do you handle a disagreement with a coworker about how a task should be done?

What they are checking: Whether they work out conflicts professionally and follow policy rather than habit.

What would you do

You notice two medications with look-alike names next to each other on the shelf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize look-alike, sound-alike risks and speak up to prevent mix-ups.

A nurse calls saying a patient's medication didn't arrive on the unit. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly and follow up so patients get their medication on time.

While delivering meds to a nursing unit, a nurse asks you what a drug is for. How do you respond?

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

About the work

Walk me through how you fill a medication order to make sure it's correct before a pharmacist checks it.

What they are checking: Whether they have careful checking habits, since medication errors can seriously harm patients.

What is a cassette exchange, and what could go wrong during one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand unit-dose cassette exchange and the risk of wrong or missing doses.

How do you check and receive a drug purchase order?

What they are checking: Whether they verify drug, strength, quantity and expiration when receiving stock.

Are you certified as a pharmacy technician and registered in Illinois?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the state registration and certification rules needed to work in a hospital pharmacy.

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The full job description

As published by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Pharmacy Technician will assist in processing medication and prescription orders ensuring that medications are promptly and safely delivered to patients. Checks and receives drug purchase orders, delivers medication to nursing units and conducts cassette exchange. The Pharmacy Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Pharmacy Technician: • Dispenses medication to fill prescription requests for inpatient Unit Dose Cassettes and SRAlab sites of care. • Prepacks tablets, capsules, and liquids under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policy. • Prepares and delivers injections and I.V. admixtures. • Orders medications and supplies from wholesalers and other pharmaceutical sources, inspecting incoming merchandise for accuracy. • Monitors stock for expiration dates, preparing returns for outdated drugs to wholesalers and manufacturers for credit. • Maintains cleanliness of the Pharmacy and equipment. • Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships: • Reports directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Pharmacy Technician Certification required. Pharmacy students in good standing at an ACPE approved school of pharmacy are not required to be certified but must show proof of current enrollment. • Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician license. • Minimum 1 year of hospital based experience. • Experience adding measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) preparation under pharmacist supervision. • Strong mathematical ability to interpret prescription orders, dispense medication including compounding of tablets to liquid. • Strong customer service and communication skills needed to interact with patients, coworkers, healthcare professionals, and vendors. • Time management and multi-tasking ability required to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment to ensure timely delivery of daily cart and orders as needed. • Demonstrated follow through, decision making, and analytical skills required to address discrepancies, missing medications and ordering new medications. • Experience with Microsoft Office, Cerner and Talyst auto carousel, preferred. • Ability to push delivery carts weighing up to 40 lbs., lift and stock items for delivery and inventory control. Working Conditions: • Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $19.52 - $33.46 Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits *Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.

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