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As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance are met for our patients while working in various pharmacy workstations. Our back-end team ...

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Advanced Pharmacy Tech

Olympia Fields, IL · On-site

$17.31 - $25.09/hr

The Advanced Pharmacy Technician (IV) is trained in intravenous and/or hazardous drug compounding and is regularly staffed as an IV admixture and/or hazardous drug admixture pharmacy technician. The ...

As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance are met for our patients while working in various pharmacy workstations. Our back-end team ...

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Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Marquette, MI · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

UP Health System Marquette Advanced Pharmacy Technician Shift 1.0 FTE 40 Hours Week Varied Shifts This position is a MAST union position This position has a $7,500 sign on bonus for eligible external ...

Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Marquette, MI · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

UP Health System Marquette Advanced Pharmacy Technician Shift 1.0 FTE 40 Hours Week Varied Shifts This position is a MAST union position This position has a $7,500 sign on bonus for eligible external ...

Advanced Pharmacy Technician

Marquette, MI · On-site

$17 - $20.50/hr

UP Health System Marquette Advanced Pharmacy Technician Shift 1.0 FTE 40 Hours Week Varied Shifts This position is a MAST union position This position has a $7,500 sign on bonus for eligible external ...

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How much do advanced pharmacy technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for advanced pharmacy technician in the United States is $19.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to advance your career as an advanced pharmacy technician?

To advance as an advanced pharmacy technician, gaining additional certifications such as the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or specialized certifications in sterile compounding or medication history can improve job prospects. Pursuing further education, such as a pharmacy technician bachelor's degree or becoming a pharmacy technician supervisor, can also lead to career growth and increased responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an advanced pharmacy technician?

To thrive as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician, you need a strong background in pharmaceutical calculations, medication dispensing, and inventory management, often supported by certification such as PTCB or state licensure. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, automated dispensing machines, and electronic health records is essential. Attention to detail, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart in this role. These abilities ensure accuracy, enhance patient safety, and promote effective teamwork in a busy healthcare environment.

What does an advanced pharmacy technician do?

An Advanced Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists by performing more complex tasks than a standard pharmacy technician, such as preparing specialized medications, managing inventory, handling prescription verification, and providing customer support. They may also have additional certifications or training that allow them to take on expanded responsibilities. Their role helps improve workflow efficiency and ensures patients receive accurate and timely medications.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an advanced pharmacy technician?

Advanced Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for tasks such as preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, performing quality assurance checks, and assisting pharmacists with more complex clinical duties. They may also train and supervise entry-level technicians and serve as a liaison between pharmacists and healthcare providers. Additionally, they are often involved with maintaining pharmacy records, processing insurance claims, and troubleshooting problems with automated dispensing systems. This dynamic role offers a mix of hands-on technical work and collaborative team interaction, making each day both challenging and rewarding.

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Advanced Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

Perrysburg, OH • On-site

$17 - $28.46/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 4,332 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 112 rated pharmacies


Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.

Position Summary:

Are you a skilled Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career? Looking to change into a closed-door pharmacy setting and gain new skillsets? Join our Omnicare closed-door pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician- and find a career that rewards you.

Day In The Life:

As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance are met for our patients while working in various pharmacy workstations. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:

  • Partnering with function supervisor to coordinate workflow for assigned areas that prepare and process medications

  • Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging

  • Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely

  • Performing physical inventories of medication

The Team:

Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.

Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.

Required Qualifications:

  • Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law

  • One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:

  • Prior experience in the long-term care industry

  • Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting

  • PTCB National Certification

  • Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience

Education

  • Verifiable High School Diploma or GED

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$17.00 - $28.46

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/10/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.


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