About this opportunity
Forum Extended Care Services lists this LEAD CYCLE TECH - BLISTER CARDS opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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