7/70 Pharmacy Support Assistant; 1.0FTE; Night Shift

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Total Rewards program

Dental and health insurance

401K matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Pharmacy Support Assistant in Madison, WI for night shift coverage and full-time hours. You will gather detailed medication histories on admission and coordinate with pharmacies and providers to verify information.

You will contribute to safe patient care by ensuring accurate documentation for pharmacist review. The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred.
• Register as a support person with Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate medication histories upon hospital admission by interviewing patients/caregivers.
• contact retail pharmacies and outpatient providers to verify medication information.
• Document information and communicate to the pharmacist to support clinical decision making.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Professional interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

16723BR

FTE: 1.0

Shift: 7 nights on, 7 nights off: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM with holiday rotation

Compensation: $19.72+

Hours Per Week: 70

Weekends: Some

Benefit Eligible

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: 7 nights on, 7 nights off: 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM with holiday rotation

The Pharmacy Support Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the pharmacy. This role plays a critical role in ensuring safe and effective patient care by obtaining accurate and up-to-date medication histories upon hospital admission. This position is responsible for interviewing patients and/or caregivers to gather detailed information regarding current medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, and supplements. In addition, the Pharmacy Support Assistant will contact retail pharmacies, outpatient providers, and other healthcare institutions as needed to verify and clarify medication information. The information collected will be documented and communicated to the pharmacist for review, supporting providers in making informed clinical decisions.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interact professionally with patients and healthcare partners are essential for success in this role. We provide comprehensive training for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute to patient care.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Previous Pharmacy or healthcare experience

Certification/License

• Register as a support person with Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire