Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Retail (Full Time, 1st Shift)

Advocate Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician to deliver advanced pharmaceutical services in a retail setting. This full-time role involves acting as a resource for team members, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing age-appropriate patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, along with a commitment to quality improvement in patient care. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing health outcomes through collaboration and expertise.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Pharmacy Technician license in Wisconsin.
• Certification by PTCB or ExCPT required within two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex pharmaceutical services in specialized environments.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Develop and coordinate staff education and training.

Skills

Mathematics

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy Technician License

CPhT Certification

Advanced Computer Skills

Job description

Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Retail (Full Time, 1st Shift)

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Job Summary

Performs advanced pharmaceutical services in specialized areas such as compounding, remote dispensaries, or medication history. Acts as an expert with equipment and technology, identifies quality improvement opportunities, and supports operational changes. Serves as a resource for team members and collaborates with leadership on training and communication. Must provide age-appropriate patient care and adhere to regulatory standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform complex pharmaceutical services in specialized environments.
• Act as an expert with equipment and technology, troubleshooting issues.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities to enhance patient care.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a resource and problem-solver for the team and other departments.
• Develop and coordinate staff education, training, and competencies.
• Communicate changes and collaborate with system pharmacy teams.
• Provide age-specific patient care based on developmental principles.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification

• Pharmacy Technician license or registration in WI.
• Certification (CPhT) by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire; must sit for exam at least once within the first year.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Typically 5 years of pharmacy technician experience, depending on specialty.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong math, attention to detail, customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and take initiative.
• Advanced computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and reach for long periods.
• Lift and carry items up to 35 lbs; push/pull with 30 lbs force.
• Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

This description provides a general overview and may include additional duties as required.