PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CYCLE (3rd Shift - LTC)

Forum Extended Care Services • Chicago, IL

122d • $17 - $21

About The Position

Join our team as a Pharmacy Cycle Fill Technician at Northern IL Pharmacy in Chicago, IL. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $17.00 - $21.00, with a signing bonus of $1,000 payable in two installments after 6 and 12 months of work. The role requires working the 3rd shift from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, with every other weekend and three holidays per year required. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered license in the state of practice: Certified Pharmacy Technician (certification not required for Illinois Pharmacy Technicians licensed before 2008).
• 1 - 2 years' pharmacy experience required.
• Experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications and non-sterile compounds.
• Operate and properly maintain computerized packaging technology and/or use manual dispensing equipment and processes to accurately prepare cycle medications for residents of long-term care facilities.
• Comply with all applicable government regulations, standards of practice, company policies, procedures, and patient protocols.
• Assist in maintaining and managing inventory and supplies as they relate to work stations.
• Assist in resolving facility/patient problems under emergency conditions.
• Take part in quality improvement programs to meet company and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) program plus paid time for catastrophic illness.
• Paid life insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Excellent 401(k) program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Discounted Forum-wear.
• Discounted prescription & OTC purchase program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees