Fundamental Pharmacy Technician

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 19,493 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and Evening Shift differential available

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The role includes assisting pharmacists with various pharmacy functions, delivering medications, and monitoring inventory levels. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, and while certification as a Pharmacy Technician within 12 months is recommended, it's not required. The position offers a salary range of $14.15 to $21.00 per hour based on experience, with additional shift differentials for nights and evenings.

Qualifications

• Entry Level position for a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is recommended within 12 months.
• Must have knowledge of drug names, doses, strengths, and formulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in clerical, technical, and non-professional functions.
• Deliver medication to nursing units and outpatient areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder medications as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Fundamental Pharmacy Technician Duties:

• Assist the pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in the performance of clerical, technical and non-professional functions in the provision of pharmaceutical services to patients, staff and physicians. The Delivery Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Deliver medication to nursing units and outpatient areas with the hospital.
• Processes printed medication orders and stock medication request as needed.
• Processes medication trays when needed.
• Answers telephone calls and responds to customer service window.
• Replaces returned medication to appropriate storage areas.
• Monitors par levels, reorders, and medications when needed.
• Repackage pharmaceutical into unit dose packages.

Fundamental Pharmacy Technician Requirements:

• High School or Equivalent (GED)
• Entry Level
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician within 12 months is recommended but not required.
• Must have knowledge of pharmacy. Must exhibit a working knowledge of drug names, doses, strengths, and formulations.
• Must successfully complete Pharmacy Technician competency programs through on-the-job exposure.

Salary Range: $14.15 to 21.00/hr (based on experience)

• Night and Evening Shift differential available