Pharmacy Tech II Inpatient

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for its Main Campus Pharmacy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves providing essential technical support to pharmacists and handling medication preparations in various clinical settings.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience in an inpatient setting, and current Pharmacy Tech I status. The position demands strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Current status as a Pharmacy Tech I required.
• One year of pharmacy tech experience in an inpatient hospital setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to pharmacists in various pharmacy areas.
• Assist in medication preparation, packaging, labeling, and delivery.
• Handle narcotics and interact with patients and families appropriately.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

Hours

Hours: 6:30 AM–5:00 PM or 11:00 AM–9:30 PM (10‑hour shifts) Monday–Friday, 3 days a week.

Location

Location: Children's Main Campus Pharmacy.

What you will do

Under the supervision of a staff pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for providing technical support to pharmacists at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Central pharmacy, oncology clinic, intensive care units, operating room, TPN area and/or the Employee Prescription Center. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation, packaging and delivery of medications for both inpatients and outpatients.

• Assists in at least one of the specialty areas including Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology Clinic, TPN production, operating room and the Employee Prescription Center in accordance with CHW policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates value based behaviors at all times.
• 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.

What you will need

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required; one year of pharmacy tech experience in an inpatient hospital setting required.
• Current status as a Pharmacy Tech I required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and proportions at a level normally acquired through completion of high school.
• Ability to read and write at a level where the candidate can review and update patient profiles, as well as understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• 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. This is required when packaging medications, preparing IV solutions, maintaining records and many other functions requiring accuracy.
• 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.
• License Pharmacy Technician (41) – State of Wisconsin.

Certifications / Licenses

• License Pharmacy Technician (41) – State of Wisconsin.

EEO Statement

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.