PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CYCLE (3rd Shift - LTC)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Cycle Fill Technician prepares cycle medications for residents of long-term care facilities. The role involves retrieving, counting, measuring, preparing, packaging, and labeling medications and non-sterile compounds. Technicians operate and maintain computerized packaging technology and/or use manual dispensing equipment and processes, while following applicable regulations, standards of practice, company policies, procedures, and patient protocols. The position also supports inventory management, helps resolve facility and patient problems under emergency conditions, and participates in quality improvement programs. This is a full-time, third-shift position at the Northern IL Pharmacy in Chicago, Illinois, with a scheduled shift from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday work may be required based on business needs. The hourly pay range is $17.25–$21.00, and the position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments, subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- Hold a current, unencumbered license in the state of practice as a Certified Pharmacy Technician; certification is not required for Illinois Pharmacy Technicians licensed before 2008.
- Have 1–2 years of pharmacy experience.
- Demonstrate excellent math, written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Have strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy is preferred.
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 prepare cycle medications for long-term care residents.
- Comply with applicable government regulations, standards of practice, company policies, procedures, and patient protocols.
- Assist in maintaining and managing inventory and supplies related to work stations.
- Assist in resolving facility and patient problems under emergency conditions.
- Participate 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
- 401(k) program with company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Discounted Forum-wear
- Discounted prescription and over-the-counter purchase program
- $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 after 6 months and $500 after 1 year of employment, subject to eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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