PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - DISPENSING (2nd Shift - LTC)

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

$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
• Click here for detailed benefit information

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

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.