Lead Technician Pharmacy Technician

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Health at Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician Lead to oversee daily pharmacy operations, mentor staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. This full-time role includes day and evening shifts, every-other weekend and holidays, with a focus on efficient workflows and high-quality patient care.

You will coordinate staffing, support onboarding and training, and drive process improvements while upholding safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required.
• Pharmacy Tech credential from NHA or PTCB obtained prior to hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift operations, manage daily resources, and assign work to keep pharmacy activities running efficiently.
• Act as a subject matter expert and coach Pharmacy Technicians and staff.
• Monitor work progress, ensure adherence to regulatory policies and standard operating procedures, and report compliance metrics.
• Lead shift-level troubleshooting, collaborate on operational solutions, and assist management with strategic specialty projects.
• Provide input on hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing associate development.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team mentorship

Quality oversight

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Talent development

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

5 years of cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours | 5 days each week including every other weekend. Day and evening shifts between 7:00am and 11:30 pm | Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Operational Leadership: Coordinate shift operations, manage daily resources, and assign work to keep pharmacy activities running efficiently.

• Team Mentorship & Guidance: Act as a subject matter expert and functional resource, supporting and coaching Pharmacy Technicians and staff.

• Quality & Compliance Oversight: Monitor work progress, ensure adherence to regulatory policies and standard operating procedures, and report compliance metrics.

• Departmental Problem Solving: Lead shift-level troubleshooting, collaborate on operational solutions, and assist management with strategic specialty projects.

• Talent Development: Provide actionable input on hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and ongoing associate development.

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. Registration with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board required. Must provide proof of application to register with the Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board and once registration is granted, must be maintained.

• One or more of the following required:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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.

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Min Salary: 24.76

Max Salary 34.52