Ltc pharmacy technician - Rx renewal coordinator

Forum Extended Care Services·Chicago, Illinois

$19 - $24/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Ltc pharmacy technician - Rx renewal coordinator · $19 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-31% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in Chicago, Illinois ($27.35/hr, n=54)

72 similar openings in the Chicago area · median $26.69/hr

$17.25/hr · lowesthighest · $79.35/hr

this role: $19.00/hrmedian $27.35/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 54 posted pharmacy roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 11th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 31% below the Chicago, Illinois median for pharmacy roles.

The Renewal Coordinator manages the receipt and resolution of controlled-substance prescriptions and refill requests within a document management system. They ensure compliance with DEA and pharmacy regulations while maintaining accurate documentation and assisting with order entry.

Job DetailsJob Location

Northern
IL
Pharmacy -
Chicago,
IL 60646Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
LPhT/CPhTSalary
Range: $19.00 - $24.00
HourlyTravel
Percentage:
NoneJob
Shift: 1st
ShiftJob
Category: Pharmacy Technician $1,000
Sign
On
Bonus
Pay
Range: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour
Shift: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Every Other weekend & 3 Holidays per year required Fully on-site position If you believe in enjoying your workdays, having balance in your life, being rewarded for strong performance, and getting opportunities to learn and grow, wed 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 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. 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.
Qualifications
What you'll do as a
Renewal
Coordinator: Accurately and efficiently manage the receipt, resolution, and association of written/faxed controlled-substance prescriptions or refill requests in a computer-based document management system. Consistently maintain processes to obtain and file timely, accurate documentation of legal prescriptions for controlled substances as required by the company,
DEA, and pharmacy regulations, including but not limited to: Matching hard-copy prescriptions with existing Rx numbers. Processing C3-5 no-refill reports and weekly control reports. Generating and processing CII profile-scan reports. Filing legal prescriptions and signed physician letters by prescription number. Adjusting physician prescription status for future fills. Verify that order information is complete and accurate and complies with all DEA requirements. Contact prescribers for refill authorizations. File documentation and hard-copy controlled substance prescriptions as required by Forum, DEA, and pharmacy regulations. Perform additional clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information in the control area. Assist order entry with entering data and processing new prescriptions and refills for controlled and other medication orders. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certified Pharmacy Technician license and possess experience in a specialized pharmacy or LTC environment. Strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of DEA regulations are required.

professional certificate
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Data entry
Math skills
10-key
Clerical duties
Framework LTC
Document management
Windows operating systems
Prescription processing
DEA compliance
Pharmacy technician
Refill authorization
LTC pharmacy
Controlled substance regulation

Benefits

Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Paid life insurance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) program with company match
Discounted prescription and OTC purchase program

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $19 - $24/hr
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Application: Employer website

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