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KPH Healthcare Services

Pharmacy Technician

Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

May assist in orienting and training employees. Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician helps to prepare medications with sterile compounding, maintains the ...

KPH Healthcare Services

Pharmacy Technician

Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

May assist in orienting and training employees. Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician helps to prepare medications with sterile compounding, maintains the ...

LTC PHARMA HLDG LLC

IV Pharmacy Technician

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Compound Sterile Compounding orders in a Class 100 clean room as directed by Pharmacists, IV Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy * Responsible for data entry * Assist pharmacist with calling care ...

LTC PHARMA HLDG LLC

IV Pharmacy Technician

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

Compound Sterile Compounding orders in a Class 100 clean room as directed by Pharmacists, IV Supervisor, and/or Director of Pharmacy * Responsible for data entry * Assist pharmacist with calling care ...

Inc. (Vti)

Senior Process Facilities Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Review and validate owner-provided legacy design documentation and equipment layouts. * Assist with placement and arrangement of compounding, filling, packaging, and utility equipment. * Evaluate ...

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How much do compounding assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding assistant in Cary, IL is $19.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a compounding assistant?

Compounding Assistants are pharmacy support staff who help pharmacists prepare customized medications for patients. Their duties often include measuring, mixing, and labeling ingredients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They ensure that compounded medications meet quality and safety standards, and may also assist with inventory management and equipment cleaning. Compounding Assistants play a vital role in delivering personalized medicine, especially for patients who require non-standard dosages or formulations.

What does a compounding assistant do?

Compounding Assistants are responsible for preparing and measuring ingredients for customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their daily tasks often include weighing and mixing compounds, labeling containers, maintaining a clean work environment, and managing inventory of raw materials. By handling these preparatory steps, they help pharmacists focus on verifying prescriptions and ensuring patient safety. Compounding Assistants also assist with documentation and may collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a compounding assistant?

To thrive as a Compounding Assistant, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical principles, precise measurement skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with compounding equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate medication preparation, safety compliance, and efficient support of pharmacists in providing tailored patient care.

What is the difference between Compounding Assistant vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectCompounding AssistantPharmacy Technician
CertificationsOften requires compounding-specific training, but not always certifiedTypically requires state certification or registration
Work EnvironmentCompounding labs, pharmacies, healthcare facilitiesRetail or hospital pharmacies, healthcare settings
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing compounded medications, assisting pharmacistsDispensing medications, managing inventory, customer service

While both roles support pharmacy operations, a Compounding Assistant focuses on preparing customized medications, whereas a Pharmacy Technician handles broader pharmacy tasks. The roles often overlap in work environment and required certifications, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Compounding Assistant job openings in Cary, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,256 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Pharmacy Technician - Compounding

IV Solutions, A Singlepoint Healthcare Company

Wood Dale, IL • On-site

$24.02 - $30.53/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

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Singlepoint Healthcare | Job Code: I012XN | Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule:  9:30 am to 6 pm CST

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At Singlepoint Healthcare, we’re reimagining chronic care for people living with inflammatory diseases. Our integrated model brings medical providers, diagnostics, pharmacy services, and other essential care together in one accessible experience — with expertise, empathy, and the patient at the center.

We’re looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to join our compounding pharmacy team. In this role, you’ll help prepare and dispense compounded medications, including antibiotics and inotrope therapies, while supporting the accuracy, sterility, safety, and timeliness of patient-specific prescriptions.

???? What You’ll Do

???? Prepare & Compound Medications
Accurately prepare, stage, and compound IV and other sterile medications under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with USP <797> and <800> standards.

???? Maintain a Safe & Sterile Environment
Clean and maintain work areas, equipment, and compounding tools, and assist with routine surface, environmental, and end-product testing.

???? Keep Documentation Accurate
Complete required paperwork, verify calculations, prepare prescription and batch labels, and maintain accurate records for compounded products, formulations, and controlled substances.

???? Manage Inventory & Supplies
Monitor medication and supply inventory, restock materials, complete monthly expiration checks, and report expired items.

???? Support Quality Assurance
Assist with laboratory testing, validation runs, and aseptic-technique verification to help ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

☎️ Keep Care Connected
Support patient information entry, records management, phone communication, and coordination with nursing agencies, laboratories, physicians, and other departments.

???? What You’ll Bring

✅ High school diploma or GED required
???? Associate degree preferred
✅ 2–5 years of relevant experience
???? Experience in home infusion, compounding, or specialty pharmacy preferred
???? Experience with pharmacy information systems such as CareTend or equivalent preferred
???? Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) — required in the state of practice; PTCB certification preferred.

???? You’ll Thrive Here If You Are…

???? Detail-oriented
???? Collaborative
???? A strong communicator
???? A practical problem-solver
⏱️ Organized and able to manage competing priorities
???? Adaptable and comfortable learning new processes
❤️ Committed to safety, quality, and excellent patient care

???? Why Singlepoint Healthcare?

Our work is guided by a shared commitment to being:

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???? Driven by Curiosity
???? Constantly Adapting
???? Lifelong Learners
???? Trusted Communicators
???? A Community of Care
☀️ Powered by Positivity & Passion
???? Innovators

Ready to put your compounding expertise to work in a patient-centered pharmacy environment? ????✨ Apply today and help us better the lives of people with inflammatory disease.


9:30 am - 6 pm