Multisite Float Pharmacy Technician - Impact & Growth

Aurora Health Care; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. The role includes labeling, hazardous drug handling, and assisting in procurement, inventory, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and state licensure, with certification through PTCB or ExCPT within 18 months. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy.
• Certification through PTCB or ExCPT within 18 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen calls and route using proper etiquette.
• Assist in pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Document removal, stocking, and wasting of controlled substances as applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding per USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique where applicable.
• Inspect storage areas for policy compliance.
• Document medication admissions histories and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation.
• Seek additional duties when work is complete and accept other duties as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives; assist in training technicians and extenders as applicable.
• Abide by policies, procedures and regulatory standards; support area leaders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. The role includes labeling, hazardous drug handling, and assisting in procurement, inventory, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and state licensure, with certification through PTCB or ExCPT within 18 months. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.