Pharmacy Tech I - Inpatient

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee seeks a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support to pharmacists, including the preparation, packaging and delivery of medications for inpatients and outpatients.

Under supervision, you will prepare various dosage forms, manage unit dose cassettes, stock shelves, and assist with pharmacy automation. Wisconsin license preferred; HS diploma or GED required; prior hospital experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician license preferred or in process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, packaging, labeling and delivery of medications.
• Prepare medications for inpatients and outpatients per policy.
• Prepare and deliver unit dose medication cassettes to units.
• Maintain stock and narcotic counts in automated dispensing units.
• Operate pharmacy automation and troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy tech program

GED/HSED

Tools

USP 797 knowledge

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a staff pharmacist, the technician is responsible for providing technical support to pharmacists at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation, packaging and delivery of medications for both inpatients and outpatients.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation, packaging, labeling and delivery of medications.
• Prepares all forms of medication (e.g.: oral, rectal, IV solutions, and syringes) for Hospital patients in accordance with the policies and procedures at CHW.
• Prepares and delivers unit dose medication cassettes to their respective units.
• Makes necessary modifications within the medication preparation process.
• For sterile product preparation, utilizes aseptic technique and is knowledgeable of USP 797 guidelines.
• Is able to meet any required competencies per USP 797 guidelines.
• Prepares and delivers unit dose medication cassettes to their respective units.
• In delivering medications to the units and beside, interacts and communicates with patients, families and other medical personnel appropriately.
• Handles narcotics according to policy and procedures.
• Provides information to aid in the resolution of any discrepancies.
• Effectively prioritizes workload based on meeting and exceeded internal and external customer expectations.
• Assists in daily functioning and maintaining of inpatient and outpatient automation of pharmacy technologies and troubleshoots, if necessary.
• Process patient admissions, discharges and transfers according to policies and procedures.
• Stocks pharmaceuticals in the inpatient, outpatient and satellite areas. This includes ordering of medications, checking for outdates, and cleaning of the respective areas.
• Performs inspections of medication rooms, clinics and code carts as assigned.
• Answers and responds to phone calls from parents, other hospitals or health care professionals.
• Accurately maintains stock and narcotic counts in Automated Dispensing Units.
• Helps nursing staff with any issues related to the Automated Dispensing Units.

Education

High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required Graduate of a pharmacy tech program preferred

Experience

1+ years experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and customer relations skills are needed to communicate effectively with various hospital personnel and families and to gather and exchange factual pharmaceutical information.
• Ability to work well under pressure due to time constraints and varying workloads.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a computer in order to generate lists, process medication orders, enter charges/credits, generate labels, retrieve patient information, and handle automated dispensing unit functions.

Licenses and Certifications

License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin required Required for All Jobs: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses

License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.