Inpatient Pharmacy Tech

Ascension Health; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health in Appleton, WI, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the St. Elizabeth pharmacy team.

This full-time role supports pharmacists, handles dispensing systems, maintains inventory, and prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds to ensure safe patient care. The position requires Wisconsin licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, and preference is given to candidates with PTCB or NHA credentials and hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience required.
• Associate’s degree/Technical degree preferred or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the pharmacist prior to receiving certification.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Prepare order and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds
• Repackage bulk medications.
• Receive and store incoming supplies.
• Serve as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professional by providing information as necessary.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate’s degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Appleton, WI

Facility: St. Elizabeth

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week | Rotating schedule Monday-Sunday between 5:00am and 10:30pm

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the pharmacist prior to receiving certification.

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.

• Prepare order and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds

• Repackage bulk medications.

• Receive and store incoming supplies.

• Serve as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professional by providing information as necessary.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained.

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we’re seeking

• Must be WI State Licensed.

• Must be PTCB certified.

• Must have Pharmacy Hospital Experience, and Non Hazardous and Hazardous IV room Experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf poster.

E-Verify statement

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