PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CYCLE (3rd Shift - LTC)

Forum Extended Care Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted Forum-wear

Discounted prescription & OTC

Job summary

Forum Extended Care Services is seeking a Pharmacy Cycle Fill Technician for our long-term care facilities. You will retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications, using computerized packaging tech or manual methods, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Requirements include an Illinois Pharmacy Technician license, 1–2 years in pharmacy, and strong math and communication skills. Night shift, strong team culture, and growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Illinois Pharmacy Technician license (certification not required for pre-2008 licensed techs).
• 1–2 years of pharmacy experience preferred; long-term care or hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications and non-sterile compounds.
• Operate and maintain computerized packaging technology and/or manual dispensing equipment.
• Comply with government regulations, standards, and patient protocols; maintain inventory.
• Resolve facility/patient problems under emergency conditions; participate in quality programs.

Skills

Math skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Illinois Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Computerized packaging technology

Job description

$1,000 Sign On Bonus**Shift: 9:00 pm to 5:30 amHourly Rate: $17.25 - $21 per hourWeekends/Holidays based upon business needsIf you believe in enjoying your workdays, having balance in your life, being rewarded for strong performance, and getting opportunities to learn and grow, we'd love to talk to you about joining our family.We offer competitive compensation that includes:Generous paid time off (PTO) program plus paid time for catastrophic illnessPaid life insuranceMedical, dental, and vision benefitsExcellent 401(k) program with company matchTuition reimbursement programDiscounted Forum-wearDiscounted prescription & OTC purchase programClick here for detailed benefit informationFor more than 50 years, we've served those who cannot care for themselves, and the heroes who care for them. Join us in helping long-term care facilities improve resident care by making medications easier.Were 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.Join one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois while making a real difference in peoples lives. Apply here or check us out: Life @ Forum at www.forumpharmacy.com, or on Facebook, Linked In, or Glassdoor.**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.What you'll do as a Pharmacy Cycle Fill TechnicianAccurately 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.What we needCurrent unencumbered license in the state of practice: Certified Pharmacy Technician (certification not required for Illinois Pharmacy Technicians licensed before 2008).Experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy preferred; 1 - 2 years' pharmacy experience required.Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.Strong attention to detail.