PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - DISPENSING (2nd Shift - LTC)

Forum Extended Care Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO + catastrophic illness

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted Forum-wear

Discounted prescription & OTC

Job summary

Forum Extended Care Services is seeking a Pharmacy Filling Technician for the Northern IL Pharmacy in Chicago, IL 60646. This full-time role operates on the 2nd shift (3:00 pm to 11:30 pm) with every other weekend and three holidays per year.

Eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You will accurately prepare and label medications, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Current unencumbered license in the state of practice: Certified Pharmacy Technician (Illinois licensure before 2008 acceptable).
• Experience in long-term care or hospital pharmacy preferred.

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

LPhT/CPhT license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Northern IL Pharmacy - Chicago, IL 60646, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: LPhT/CPhT, Salary Range: $17.25 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 2nd Shift, Job Category: Pharmacy Technician,

$1,000 Sign On Bonus**

Hourly Rate: $17.25 - $20.00

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Every other weekend required

3 Holidays per year required

If 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:

• 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

For 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.

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.

Join one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois while making a real difference in peoples lives.

**payable $500 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year

Qualifications:

What you'll do as a Pharmacy Filling Technician

• 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.

What we need

• Current 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.
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year required.