LEAD CYCLE TECH - BLISTER CARDS

Forum Extended Care Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Excellent 401(k) program with company

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted prescription & OTC

Discounted Forum-wear

Job summary

Forum Extended Care Services in Chicago, IL is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for 2nd shift to lead cycle fill production, train staff, and prepare medication labels under pharmacist supervision.

The role requires a current Illinois pharmacy tech license or equivalent, a high school diploma, and preference for LTCare/home-health experience; shift is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, every other weekend and 3 holidays.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered license in Illinois for Pharmacy Technicians or certification for pre-2008 license holders.
• High School diploma or GED; college preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, clinical pharmacy, or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead for cycle fill production with accuracy and deadlines.
• Train new cycle fill technicians upon hiring or changes.
• Create and print medication labels and organize labels for cycle fill.
• Process, package, and dispense orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Ensure delivery manifests and organization of cycle medications.
• Adhere to policies, regulations, and professional standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

LPhT/CPhTS

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Northern IL Pharmacy - Chicago, IL 60646
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: LPhT/CPhTS
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Negligible
• Job Shift: 2nd Shift
• Job Category: Pharmacy Technician

$1,000 Sign On Bonus**

**payable in two installments; $500 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year of employment. Current internal employees and former employees re-hired within 12 months of their last date of service are not eligible.

Pay Range: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour

Hours: 2nd Shift 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Every Other weekend & 3 Holidays per year required

Benefits

• Pay differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts
• 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

Company Overview

For more than 50 years, we've served those who cannot care for themselves and the heroes who care for them.

We’re a diverse, yet close-knit, team of hard workers committed to using technology and Lean Six Sigma to improve quality, eliminate unnecessary work, and support an employee-driven culture.

Functions

• Act as lead for cycle fill production, with strict adherence to accuracy and completion of tasks within deadline.
• Train new cycle fill technicians upon hire and/or upon implementation of process changes.
• Create, process, export, and or print medication labels.
• Sort prescription labels for cycle fill facilities based on sort requested.
• Process, package, and dispense physician orders for medications, DME, and other medical supplies to residents in long-term care facilities under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Ensure cycle medications are toted, organized for delivery, and delivery manifests printed.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols.
• Comply with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care.
• Participate in educational and professional programs and/or review professional literature on an ongoing basis to maintain knowledge and competency in current and developing techniques, professional standards, and the services offered by the pharmacy.
• Assist in resolving facility/patient problems under emergency conditions.
• Develop technical knowledge of the products/services provided by the pharmacy and be able to provide information of same to others upon request.
• Be able to operate and properly maintain pharmacy equipment as it relates to job duties.
• Assist with implementation of quality improvement program to meet company and accreditation standards.
• Attend and participate in pharmacy meetings and special events.
• Other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered license in the state of practice: Certified Pharmacy Technician (certification not required for Illinois Pharmacy Technicians licensed before 2008).
• High School diploma or graduate equivalent degree. College preferred.
• Experience in long-term care pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, or Home Health industry preferred or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Knowledge of medication brand and generic names and medical terminology.
• Sitting, standing, walking; at desk, in office throughout facility and pharmacy.
• Operation of office machinery and Pharmacy equipment.
• Occasionally lift/move items up to 40 pounds.