What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - CYCLE (LTC) position at FORUM EXTENDED CARE SERVICES INC II?
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:
- 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.
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.
What you'll do as a Pharmacy Cycle Fill Technician
- Accurately 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.
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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; 1 - 2 years' pharmacy experience required.
- Excellent math, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year required.
Salary : $17 - $21