Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Compounding & Patient Care

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications in a hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, state registration, and CPT certification within 18 months, with duties spanning labeling, medication preparation, inventory, and patient interactions. USP standards apply, with potential cross-location duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to clinical and operational problems.
• Knowledge of USP standards for compounding and medication handling.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks and inventory control.
• Screens phone calls and routes them using proper etiquette.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications in a hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, state registration, and CPT certification within 18 months, with duties spanning labeling, medication preparation, inventory, and patient interactions. USP standards apply, with potential cross-location duties.