Pharmacy Filling Tech — $1K Sign-On, 2nd Shift

Freedom Home Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd shift pay differential

PTO program

Paid time for catastrophic illness

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted Forum-wear

Discounted prescription & OTC purchase

Job summary

Freedom Home Care in the Chicago area is seeking a Pharmacy Filling Technician to accurately prepare and label medications and non-sterile compounds. You will operate pharmacy equipment, follow all regulations, and support inventory and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires an active Certified Pharmacy Technician license and preferred experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy. You will work every other weekend and three holidays per year, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered state license: Certified Pharmacy Technician (exemption for IL techs licensed before 2008).
• Experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications and non-sterile compounds.
• Operate and properly maintain pharmacy equipment related to job duties.
• 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.

Skills

Math skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Freedom Home Care in the Chicago area is seeking a Pharmacy Filling Technician to accurately prepare and label medications and non-sterile compounds. You will operate pharmacy equipment, follow all regulations, and support inventory and patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires an active Certified Pharmacy Technician license and preferred experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy. You will work every other weekend and three holidays per year, with a strong emphasis on