Summary

Forum Extended Care Services is an independent, privately owned long-term care (LTC) pharmacy that has been providing specialized pharmaceutical services for over 50 years. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with additional locations in Wisconsin, the company serves healthcare facilities across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. As one of the largest regional LTC pharmacies, Forum specializes in pharmacy dispensing and consulting services for nursing facilities, assisted living communities, developmental disability programs, and home-based care settings. The company operates 24/7/365 and maintains dual accreditations from the Accreditation Commission in Health Care (ACHC) in both LTC Pharmacy and Infusion Pharmacy (USP797). Forum distinguishes itself through its personalized concierge service model, advanced technology integration, and commitment to medication accuracy and reliability. With a management team possessing extensive experience in nursing home administration and pharmacy operations, the company focuses on improving resident care by making medication management easy, accurate, and reliable for healthcare providers.

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Sign on bonus
Shift differentials
Paid time off
Paid life insurance
Medical, dental & vision
401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted Forum-wear
Discounted prescriptions & OTC

Company overview

Forum Extended Care Services is an independent, privately owned long-term care (LTC) pharmacy that has been providing specialized pharmaceutical services for over 50 years. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with additional locations in Wisconsin, the company serves healthcare facilities across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. As one of the largest regional LTC pharmacies, Forum specializes in pharmacy dispensing and consulting services for nursing facilities, assisted living communities, developmental disability programs, and home-based care settings. The company operates 24/7/365 and maintains dual accreditations from the Accreditation Commission in Health Care (ACHC) in both LTC Pharmacy and Infusion Pharmacy (USP797). Forum distinguishes itself through its personalized concierge service model, advanced technology integration, and commitment to medication accuracy and reliability. With a management team possessing extensive experience in nursing home administration and pharmacy operations, the company focuses on improving resident care by making medication management easy, accurate, and reliable for healthcare providers.