Inpatient Pharmacy Technician: Med Prep & Distribution

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. You will assist with labeling, inventory, and third-party billing, while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and state licensure within 18 months, with opportunities for immunization certification and training. This onsite position emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT must be obtained within 18 months of start date, per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with technical duties in preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks and pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Screen calls and route using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and disposing of controlled substances where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding per USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique where applicable.
• Ensure storage areas comply with policies and regulatory standards.
• Record patient demographics and data into the pharmacy system; assist with insurance verification and label generation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and training of technicians as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-department collaboration

Leadership potential

Organization

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. You will assist with labeling, inventory, and third-party billing, while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and state licensure within 18 months, with opportunities for immunization certification and training. This onsite position emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused service.