Fundamental Pharmacy Technician

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, WI is seeking a Fundamental Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists and staff in clerical, technical, and non-professional tasks. The role works under the Pharmacist-on-duty to support pharmaceutical services for patients and providers.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, holds a Wisconsin technician license, and demonstrates knowledge of drug names, doses, and formulations. Entry-level experience is acceptable for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Wisconsin pharmacy technician license required.
• Certification within 12 months recommended but not required.
• Entry level experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medication to nursing units and outpatient areas.
• Process printed medication orders and stock medication requests.
• Process medication trays when needed.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to customer service window.
• Replaces returned medication to appropriate storage areas.
• Monitors par levels, reorders, and medications when needed.
• Repackaged pharmaceutical into unit dose packages.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Drug names & dosages

Unit dose packaging

Competency programs

Customer service

Education

High School or GED

Pharmacy Technician license

Certification within 12 months recommended

Job description

Fundamental Pharmacy Technician

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

POSITION PURPOSE

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School or Equivalent (GED) Preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Wisconsin pharmacy technician license is required.

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician within 12 months is recommended, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 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.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1. Deliver medication to nursing units and outpatient areas with the hospital.
• 2. Processes printed medication orders and stock medication request as needed.
• 3. Processes medication trays when needed.
• 4. Answers telephone calls and responds to customer service window.
• 5. Replaces returned medication to appropriate storage areas.
• 6. Monitors par levels, reorders, and medications when needed.
• 7. Repackage pharmaceutical into unit dose packages.