Pharmacy Tech I - Inpatient 7/70

Children's Hospital and Health System; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art pharmacy technology

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient operations under pharmacist supervision, handling medication preparation, packaging, labeling, delivery, and inventory management.

Responsibilities include sterile compounding per USP 797, processing admissions and transfers, tracking expiration, supporting automated dispensing cabinets, handling controlled substances, and assisting patients, families, nurses, and clinicians in a fast-paced pediatric

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• 1+ year of pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, label, and deliver medications.
• Compound sterile products using aseptic technique and USP 797 standards.
• Process patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Manage medication inventory, including stocking, ordering, and expiration monitoring.
• Handle controlled substances and assist with discrepancy resolution.
• Support automated dispensing cabinets and other pharmacy technologies.
• Answer calls and assist patients, families, nurses, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Skills

Medication preparation

Sterile compounding

Inventory management

Patient communication

Pharmacy operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

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.

Make a Difference in Pediatric Care

Join Children's Wisconsin and help ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery for pediatric patients. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist, you'll support inpatient pharmacy operations through medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and pharmacy technology support.

Schedule

Looking for extended time off? This position offers a 7-on/7-off schedule , working 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM for one week, followed by a full week off. Rotations begin on Wednesday evening and end the following Tuesday morning , providing a full week off between scheduled work weeks.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, package, label, and deliver medications.
• Compound sterile products using aseptic technique and USP 797 standards.
• Process patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Manage medication inventory, including stocking, ordering, and expiration monitoring.
• Handle controlled substances and assist with discrepancy resolution.
• Support automated dispensing cabinets and other pharmacy technologies.
• Answer calls and assist patients, families, nurses, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED required
• Pharmacy Technician training program preferred
• 1+ year of pharmacy or healthcare experience preferred
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Registration required prior to starting

Need to register? Visit the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Pharmacy Technician Registration page: https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/pharmacy-technician/registration/

Why Children's Wisconsin?

• Meaningful work supporting pediatric patients and families
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• State-of-the-art pharmacy technology and practices

Certifications/Licenses

• License Pharmacy Technician (41) - State of Wisconsin

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.